UAE, Egypt partner on sustainable waste management in Sharm el-Sheikh

A new green technology project is coming to Egypt’s Red Sea resort city Sharm el-Sheikh ahead of the UN Convention on Climate Change, COP27. 

The United Arab Emirates’ BEEAH Group signed a 10-year partnership agreement today with Egypt’s Green Planet. The two will work on implementing sustainability-focused waste management practices in Sharm el-Sheikh, which is hosting COP27 in November. They will also launch an environmental awareness campaign aimed at locals in the coastal city, BEEAH Group said in a press release. 

Both companies focus on waste management projects that prioritize the environment. 

Why it matters: Egypt is pursuing several green initiatives ahead of COP27. China recently sent solar equipment to Sharm el-Sheikh. Egypt also recently shut down a coal factory and launched a project to restore coral reefs in the Red Sea. 

Know more: BEEAH Group is also involved in the waste-to-energy plant that opened in the UAE in May. The facility turns garbage into energy by burning it to create steam, which is then used to regenerate electricity. 

And don't miss Al-Monitor's exclusive interview with Mahmoud Mohieldin, the UN Climate Change High Level Champion for Egypt, on the country's role in addressing climate change.