Roundtable at Cairo Book Fair: Turning Climate Change into a Collective Responsibility
A roundtable at the Cairo International Book Fair discussed the role of government, private sector, and civil society in addressing climate change as a shared and sustainable responsibility.
The specialized seminar hall at the Cairo International Book Fair hosted a roundtable titled: “Climate Change: From Environmental Challenges to Collective Responsibility” 🌱, in collaboration with Misr El Kheir Foundation, with experts, specialists, and civil society representatives.
The discussion focused on transforming climate change from an environmental issue into a collective responsibility, requiring coordination between the government, private sector, and civil society, along with activating governance, legislation, and green finance tools 💸🌿.
Participants included:
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Dr. Fadl Hashem, Executive Director of the Climate Change Center, Ministry of Agriculture 🌾
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Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh, Head of NGO Development, Misr El Kheir Foundation 🌟
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Hamada Qaoud, Senior Researcher in Sustainable Development, National Center for Governance and Sustainable Development
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Session chaired by Youssef Arouj, Head of Mediterranean Youth Foundation
Dr. Fadl Hashem highlighted the Ministry of Agriculture’s efforts to support farmers and promote climate-smart agricultural practices, emphasizing the integration of scientific research with practical application.
Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh stressed the importance of flexible programs to engage youth in climate training and awareness, supporting NGOs as effective development partners 🌍💪.
Hamada Qaoud emphasized two key approaches: emission reduction and adaptation to current impacts, noting that climate management is now a national security and sustainable development imperative 🔥.
Key Recommendations:
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Review and update environmental laws to support adaptation policies and green initiatives ♻️
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Establish a National Climate Project Fund under the Central Bank 💰
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Integrate sustainability and climate adaptation into local development plans and promote clean energy 🌞
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Strengthen partnerships between government, private sector, and civil society for awareness and environmental initiatives 📊
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Utilize media, arts, culture, and religion to promote environmental awareness
The roundtable concluded that addressing climate change is a collective societal responsibility, requiring political will, updated legislation, effective partnerships, and sustained societal awareness 🌍✨.
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