TSFE, local banks to invest in carbon certificates company EgyCOP
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) and several local banks are considering acquiring shares in EgyCOP, a direct investment company for carbon certificates, according to a document issued by the…
Al-Sisi urges Egyptians to vote for change in upcoming elections
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on the Egyptian people to seize the opportunity to change in the upcoming elections, noting that the country has faced many challenges “that could…
UN to send mission to Nagorno-Karabakh: Spokesperson
The world body and the government of Azerbaijan have agreed on a mission to the Nagorno-Karabakh region, said a UN spokesperson on Friday. The mission, which will allow UN access…
FRA reports EGP 200bn in non-banking finance during Q2 2023
Organisations working in microfinance reach 1,008 in June
Genetically engineering associations between plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes could lessen dependence on synthetic fertilizer
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but the overuse of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture is not sustainable. In a review article publishing in the journal Trends in…
Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production, says new research
Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado…
Researchers build and test a framework for achieving climate resilience across diverse fisheries
What makes for a successful climate-resilient fishery, one that sustainably produces resources for human benefit despite increasing climate stressors and human impacts? It’s a question that faces present and future…
Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
The Egyptian Government is planning to launch new bond issuances in the debt markets to support the National Climate Change Strategy 2050, according to a document issued by the Cabinet’s…
Saudi Public Investment Fund eyes stake in Palm Hills Development
Negotiations ongoing between PIF, Arab African International Bank: Sources
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister highlights climate challenges for water sector
Rising sea levels also contribute to salinisation of groundwater in coastal areas, says Sweilam