Prime Minister Decree No.1912 of 2015 establishing the National Council for Climate Change. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Climate change Policy/planning Sustainable development Research Emissions Environmental planning Risk assessment/management Special fund Data collection/reporting Financing Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Entry into force notes The competent authorities implement the provisions of this Resolution within his own jurisdiction. Abstract This Decree consisting of 10 articles aims at establishing the National Council for Climate Change in Egypt chaired by the Minister of Environment. It will also comprise representatives from key government bodies including the Ministries of Defense, Interior, Planning, Finance, Agriculture, Industry, Water Resources and Foreign Affairs and a representative of the General Union of associations of civil society.The Council will be responsible for drafting and updating Egypt’s national strategy for climate change and sustainable development. It will also: organize and implement national research efforts on climate change and projects to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change risks; vet projects submitted to the Green Climate Fund; collect, manage and process climate change data; conduct a report on the results of its work every four months to be submitted to the Prime Minister. It will be also responsible for suggesting, following up on and gradually increasing financial annual allocations in the general budget of the state inside each ministry concerned with the impact of climate change. Full text Arabic Website www.eeaa.gov.eg