Egypt Hits 66th Environmental Performance Index 2018Source: www.export-egypt.com 1/28/2019, Location: Africa |
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Egypt jumped from the 104th position in 2016 to 66th in the 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) issued by the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, Planning Minister Hala el Saeed .
Egypt also ranks the 97th in the Sustainable Development Index measuring 156 states, the minister said at a ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the National Environmental Day organized by the Arab Office for Youths and Environment. The minister's word was read on her behalf by Howaida Barakat, head of the sustainable development unit at the ministry. Egypt climbs to the 24th position in the 2019 Climate Change Index, she added. She unveiled efforts to enhance the environment's role in achieving sustainable development and turn into green economy. She talked about the strategic goals of environment that include the rational and sustainable administration of natural resources to boost the economy, increase competitiveness and create more job opportunities. |
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