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Explore Egypt's environmental challenges, UNEP's intervention, and recommendations for sustainable growth through innovation and green practices. Learn about Egypt's National Competitiveness Strategy and the importance of investing in a green economy.
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EGYPT’S GREEN POTENTIAL UN Group Cory Cali, VaniaDemanso, Jackie Kochell
OVERVIEW Problems Egyptian National Competitiveness Strategy UNEP UNEP & Egypt Recommendations
THE PROBLEMS Unemployment • 9.4% Food Security • Climate change Water • Shortages Energy • Net Oil Importer
EGYPTIAN NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS STRATEGY Investing in people • Education, health, better jobs Innovation • Industry, agriculture, tourism Sustainable and Green growth • Develop green sustainable economic practices
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM(UNEP) Coordinates environmental activities and aids countries
UNEP WORK • Environmental governance • Green economies • Atmospheric issues • Marine and terrestrial ecosystems • Development of green policies within participating governments
UNEP AND EGYPT Green Economy and Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship Development (the “SEED Initiative”) Assessment of green investment, economic development, job creation, and employment Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (“EEAA”)and the Egyptian National Competitiveness Council (“ENCC”)
RECOMMENDATIONS Utilize what’s already there Awareness Evaluation