Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom has reviewed a report on the implementation of green public investments during fiscal year (FY) 2024/25.
The move is part of efforts to monitor the implementation of Egypt’s economic and social development plan and expand environmentally sustainable investment.
According to the report, green public investments implemented during FY2024/25 totalled about LE215.5 billion across seven key sectors.
Green transport received the largest share, accounting for 71.5% of total green public investment. The presidential Decent Life initiative ranked second, attracting 10.5% of the total amount. Sustainable urban development accounted for 8%, followed by environmental improvement projects at 4.5%.
Agriculture and irrigation received 3% of the investments, while clean energy accounted for 1.5%. The remaining investments were allocated to the telecommunications sector.
The report also showed that 87% of green public investments were channelled into climate mitigation projects. The remaining 13% supported climate adaptation initiatives.
Rostom said the continued increase in green public investment reflects the state’s commitment to expanding environmentally sustainable projects in line with the National Climate Change Strategy and Egypt’s broader green transition agenda.
The minister added that the ministry aims to increase the share of green public investment from 15% in FY2020/21 to around 60% in the current FY2026/27.
He added that FY2024/25 witnessed significant rise in green investments in a range of strategic projects, including the Cairo Metro, the high-speed electric rail network, new and renewable energy plants, integrated solid waste management systems, and the safe disposal of hazardous medical waste.
