Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, met in Cairo with the Ambassador of Mexico, Leonora Rueda Gutierrez, to explore new opportunities for bilateral and multilateral cooperation on key environmental issues such as desertification, climate change, and waste management. This was reported by
Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS, citing an official statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Environment.

Fouad, who was recently appointment as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), highlighted the history of collaboration between Egypt and Mexico in environmental matters, particularly since 2018, when Egypt assumed the presidency of the Convention on Biological Diversity, previously held by Mexico. She also emphasised the joint efforts made to advance a green transition and promote circular economy models.

She warned that desertification is one of the most urgent threats in light of worsening climate change and food insecurity, and stressed that 2026 will be a key year, as the conferences of the three Rio Conventions will be held, offering a unique opportunity to strengthen political will, foster international cooperation, and attract financial resources.

Ambassador Rueda expressed Mexico’s interest in benefiting from Egypt’s experience in turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities. She also underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation in areas such as sustainable agriculture and environmental education, which are priorities for both countries.

Mexico is currently working to modernise traditional agricultural practices and develop educational programmes focused on biodiversity and sustainability, fields where closer cooperation with Egypt could bring significant value.

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