CAIRO, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Egypt marked its National Environment Day on Sunday with a ceremony organized by the Environment Ministry, highlighting the country's recent efforts to achieve a green transition.
During the event, held under the theme "Sustainable Green Egypt: Towards Circular Economy and Fair Green Transition," Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad stressed the government's commitment to environmental sustainability, the ministry said in a statement.
"A fair green transition cannot be achieved without community participation and dialogue," Fouad said, noting that the government has held several community dialogue sessions across various provinces "to ensure effective and genuine community involvement in environmental issues."
As part of the celebrations, the ministry launched a comprehensive guideline to support the implementation of tree-planting plans, a key step in the country's presidential initiative to plant 100 million trees.
The ceremony brought together Egyptian officials, ecologists, conservationists, climate specialists, scholars, and experts.
First marked in 2019, Egypt celebrates National Environment Day annually on Jan. 27 to raise awareness of environmental challenges and encourage positive behavior to preserve natural resources for future generations. ■