Egyptian Mahmoud Mohieldin participated in the Latin American regional forum in preparation for COP27 last week. Discussions sought to facilitate projects and financing.
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In a meeting held by the CNI in preparation for the COP27, the secretary-general of the Arab Brazilian Chamber talked about the movement in the Arab world for climate change adaptation.
The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry brought together sector representatives to discuss the low carbon economy in preparation for the November conference in Egypt. Brazilian heads believe the country could play a leading role in the energy transition scenario. The ambassador of Egypt to Brazil also participated in the event.
The Egyptian government announced it will hold five major regional forums to present climate-related projects. They will occur right before the 27th United Nations Climate Conference, to take place in Sharm El-Sheikh in November.
The city of Neom will be built to be sustainable and innovative. Within it, The Line will be the environment for urban communities to develop, free of roads and cars amid nature.
Plant milk is an untapped sector in the Arab region, says businesswoman Maria Eduarda Becker, who owns a specialty coffee brand in Dubai. The market is expected to reach the value of USD 123.20 billion by 2029, a survey says.
The panel ‘Corporate Governance in International Operations’ at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries discussed best practices adopted by internationally competitive companies.
While sales of conventional cars have shrunk during the pandemic, the demand for electric vehicles has skyrocketed. China leads the market, but Brazil is rushing to create a supply framework, and Arab countries have invested in production, too.
A conference addressed the topic of the environment earlier this week in Egypt, which will host the COP27 in November. Mahmoud Mohieldin said that Africa is the most affected continent but can be part of the solution to energy and other issues.
UNHCR said in a report that the number of people displaced by war, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses hit another record, capping a decade-long rising trend.
The Tunisian government is devising in partnership with a German agency for cooperation a national strategy of green hydrogen, perceived as the fuel of the future.
UAE’s Ethical Elements sells sustainably sourced fabrics in the Gulf. The three businesswomen that established the business see a thriving future for the industry.
From June 5 to 7, the Algerian National Waste Agency will organize an online event with exhibitions and debates on the sector. The show is aimed at local and foreign players. Brazilian presence is expected.
The Arab country announced a 10-year agreement to purchase 50,000 to 100,000 electric cars of the Lucid brand, which is building a plant in the country.
