Green Climate Fund and UNDP grant Egypt USD 31.5 mn for protection project against climate change

Egypt will receive a USD 31.5 mn grant from the Green Climate Fund and UNDP for climate change support initiatives, Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Aty said, Youm7 reports. The funds will be used to protect areas that are most at risk from rising sea levels through a project that will span seven years. The agreement should be signed at the end of this month, Abdel Aty added.