Mashat: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania el Mashat asserted that the national investment plan aims at supporting the implementation of the national strategy of climate change via directing the public investments towards projects that aim at easing the impact of climate change.

According to State Information Service Egypt, this announcement came during Mashat's participation in a discussion session titled 'Investment in the Future: Mobilizing Finance for Jobs and Skills Within the Framework of Climate Transition'. The session, which is part of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held in Washington, focused on the role of climate action in driving technological progress, mitigating risks, and enhancing economic efficiency.

Mashat highlighted the comprehensive national strategy for climate change 2050, which serves as a roadmap to address the most significant climate challenges facing Egypt. The strategy outlines a series of prioritized projects across essential sectors like energy, food, and water, which are crucial for building resilience against climate change.

She emphasized that the national investment plan aims at supporting this strategy by directing investments towards projects that facilitate climate change adaptation. These initiatives are targeted at various sectors, including infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and water resource management.