The third edition of Egypt’s National Initiative for Smart Green Projects came to a successful conclusion with a grand ceremony held on March 23, 2025. The event, which was graced by Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, saw the recognition of 18 winning projects across various categories, as well as the celebration of green village achievements in three governorates.
The initiative, which has seen significant participation from across the country, recognizes groundbreaking projects that aim to contribute to Egypt’s green transformation. This year, the focus was on innovations that promote environmental sustainability, green energy, and the reduction of carbon emissions, all aligned with Egypt’s efforts to advance its climate commitments.
Key Achievements and Recognition for Smart Green Projects
During the ceremony, Dr. Madbouly, along with Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, awarded the winners in six categories, celebrating projects that demonstrated environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The winners of the third edition of the initiative included:
- Large-Scale Projects:
- BioFarm for sustainable agricultural development from New Valley Governorate.
- A sustainable transport project from Alexandria Governorate.
- A project using excess hydrogen as fuel for fire boilers instead of natural gas.
- Medium-Scale Projects:
- Flare gas reduction and thermal emission reduction in Badr El Din Petroleum’s fields, Matrouh Governorate.
- A tree plantation project in the industrial area of Qantara East, Ismailia Governorate.
- TeraTech’s environmental solutions for producing fiberglass rods, Dakahlia Governorate.
- Small-Scale Projects (Hayat Karima):
- Black Soldiers Fly project, Assiut Governorate.
- Spirulina algae cultivation project, Port Said Governorate.
- The “Lost Treasure” project, New Valley Governorate.
- Women-Centric and Climate Change Projects:
- Mangrove Bees project, Red Sea Governorate.
- Shrimp shell waste recycling and improving women’s living standards in Shekshouk Village, Fayoum Governorate.
- Biofloc technology for natural food production and fish farm water treatment, Damietta Governorate.
- Community-Oriented and Non-Profit Projects:
- Green smart rehabilitation centers in Minya Governorate.
- Economic production of endangered sea cucumber species, Suez Governorate.
- The 1859 Balsa tree plantation initiative.
- Startups:
- Radar-based non-contact medical diagnostics for heart signals, Damietta Governorate.
- Green nano-technology for pollution reduction and agricultural development, Gharbia Governorate.
- Industrial wastewater treatment using low-cost green technologies, Qena Governorate.
In total, the third edition of the initiative saw an impressive 5,797 projects from all 27 governorates of Egypt. The projects were evaluated over 17,000 hours, underscoring the comprehensive nature of the selection process and the impact of these solutions on Egypt’s green transition.
Highlighting Green Village Success
The conference also saw the recognition of three key governorates—New Valley, Gharbia, and Menoufia—whose villages “El-Loa Sabih,” “Nahtai,” and “Shama” received the prestigious “Tawreed” certification. This international certification, awarded by the Egyptian Green Building Council, recognizes villages that meet the stringent environmental standards of zero net emissions. These achievements mark a milestone for Egypt’s “Green Village” initiative, which aims to integrate sustainable practices into rural development.
The “Green Village” initiative focuses on three main pillars: energy, water, and resources. It is part of Egypt’s broader “Hayat Karima” program, which seeks to enhance rural communities’ standards of living while incorporating green technologies.
A Strategic Vision for Sustainable Development
Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, spoke about Egypt’s strategic vision to bolster sustainable development. She highlighted the importance of Egypt’s leadership at COP27 in promoting fair financing for developing nations, underscoring the government’s commitment to translating climate promises into actionable solutions. The launch of the “Sharm El-Sheikh Guide for Fair Financing” was cited as a crucial step in narrowing the development gaps through innovative financial mechanisms.
The conference ended with a presentation from Ambassador Hisham Badr, the National Coordinator of the initiative, who reflected on the success and progress of the initiative over the past three years. He emphasized the crucial role of green projects in advancing Egypt’s climate goals and achieving sustainability at the local and national levels.
