Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli launched on Thursday the 2050 national strategy for climate change within a conference that was organized by the Environment Ministry.

The strategy is considered as a roadmap to reach the modified Egypt’s 2030 vision to face climate change challenges.

The strategy enables Egypt to plan and manage climate change at all levels through supporting economic and developmental goals including reducing emissions.

The conference was also attended by Planning and Economic Development Minister Hala el Saeed, Environment Minister Yasmin Fouad, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Petroleum Minister Tarel el Moulla, Agriculture Minister el Sayed el Qusir, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait, Trade and Industry Minister Nivene Gameaa, International Cooperation Minister Rania el Mashat, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt Elena Panova and representatives of parliament, industries union and the UN.

During the conference, the premier said that Egypt had committed to efforts to combat climate change through approving United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.

MENA