In a continued effort to integrate sustainability into its national development agenda, Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation has unveiled its updated Economic and Social Development Plan for the fiscal year 2025/2026. A central pillar of the plan is the significant allocation of EGP 637 billion in public investments toward green projects, constituting 55% of the country’s total planned public investment.
The 2025/2026 strategy reflects Egypt’s growing commitment to addressing climate change through the expansion of sustainable infrastructure, environmental policy integration, and a comprehensive shift toward a green economy.
The plan classifies green investments across two major categories: 64% of the allocated funds will support climate change mitigation, including efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expand renewable energy capacity, and improve energy efficiency. The remaining 36% is earmarked for adaptation projects, focusing on climate resilience, water security, and the protection of vulnerable sectors and communities.
This year’s plan builds on Egypt’s existing environmental and economic strategies, including the National Climate Change Strategy 2050, and aligns with its international obligations under the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By mainstreaming environmental sustainability into national development, Egypt aims to ensure long-term economic stability, enhance institutional resilience, and open new avenues for green job creation and private-sector engagement.
The ministry’s report positions green growth as both a national necessity and an economic opportunity, underlining that the ongoing increase in green investment levels is not only a response to environmental pressures but a deliberate shift in development philosophy. The integration of environmental dimensions into public policy represents a transformative approach, aimed at achieving inclusive and sustainable growth while safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
Egypt’s approach is particularly significant in the regional context, where the country continues to play a leadership role in promoting climate action. Following its hosting of COP27, Egypt has remained actively engaged in regional and global sustainability dialogues, reinforcing its position as a key stakeholder in shaping climate policy across the Middle East and Africa.
