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End of November, the MENA environment and climate strategy was discussed with various stakeholders from civil society  of Egypt at round table discussion in Cairo. The event's primary mission was to foster synergy between Egypt's national environmental policies and the collective vision for ecological resilience. Through a series of discussions and collaborative exchanges, partners worked to delineate strategic directives that resonate with the pressing environmental imperatives of our times. The event provide a platform align with HSF MENA climate strategy for the partners to do progression towards a sustainable future, laying down a framework for impactful action within Egypt's environmental sector.  

With the increasing environmental and climate challenges globally, it is important to adopt effective strategies to address them and achieve sustainable development. In this context, Hanns Seidel Foundation launched its strategy on climate and environmental change in the Middle East and North Africa. This initiative comes in light of the current environmental conditions facing the region, which includes challenges related to climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and other important environmental issues.   A roundtable was organized in Oujda, Kingdom of Morocco, on October 19, 2023, with the aim of consulting with partners on the priorities of the strategy in the MENA region and examining opportunities and challenges related to environmental and climate issues in the region. The session included the participation of...

The regional network of Latin America participated in the Latin American and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW) that was held from October 23 to 27 in Panama City. LACCW brought together several key actors, authorities, leaders and experts. The delegation of the regional network Latin America consisted of environmental leaders from Argentina, Bolivia and El Salvador who actively participate in civil society organizations, rural communities and public or private institutions. The regional network got the opportunity to organise a side event at LACCW. The event was a action hub titeled 'From neo-extractivism towards more sustainable economic models'. The various delegates from Argentina, Bolivia and El Salvador were also able to attend the forums and debate in panels on topics such as green...

The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) is implementing a cross-sectoral global project on mitigation and adaptation to climate change (GMACC). Against the backdrop that the HSF is implementing projects in over 70 countries worldwide and many of them are working in the field of mitigation and adaptation to climate change, the aim of GMACC is to strengthen HSF’s project partners from civil society worldwide by information transition and empowerment to raise their voice on international platforms. The delegation trip comprises a key activity of the GMACC project through which partners from civil society are enabled to attend the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and to make an impact not only as an individual representing civil society but also as a...