Welcome to the Egypt Country Hub!
Welcome to the Egyptian country hub! Here you can find the latest information about the actions SwitchMed is carrying out to achieve sustainable consumption and production in Egypt. Stay tuned!
On the industry side, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will focus on actions that can develop the value chain of the textile and garment industry to become more circular and sustainable. Together with global brands, international key-experts, local stakeholders, and actors along the textile value chain, UNIDO will work on developing an infrastructure that can valorize post-industrial and pre-consumer textile waste. Together with the ZDHC foundation, local capacities that can help eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in the production of textiles and garments will also be developed in Egypt.
At policy level, Egypt has successfully developed its Sustainable Consumption and Production National Action Plan (SCP-NAP) (UN Sustainable Development Goal 12). For further information please visit the Egypt national policy hub.
Find the outcomes of SwitchMed Phase I in Egypt here.
14/06/2022 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
The online consultation aimed at introducing the project objectives and components to 25 stakeholders in Egypt. This comes also in preparation of the launch of the Switchers Support National Partnership of Egypt that is called locally the National Initiative for Sustainable Entrepreneurs. See more
08/06/2022 · NETWORKING FACILITY
On the occasion of the World Ocean Day, EU Neighbours South and SwitchMed are launching the #EYESONBLUE competition to select the best 3 Blue entrepreneurs of the Southern Mediterranean. Apply now! See more
12/05/2022 · INDUSTRY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Two pilot projects on circular textile production to start in Egypt. See more
14/06/2022 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
The online consultation aimed at introducing the project objectives and components to 25 stakeholders in Egypt. This comes also in preparation of the launch of the Switchers Support National Partnership of Egypt that is called locally the National Initiative for Sustainable Entrepreneurs. See more
08/06/2022 · NETWORKING FACILITY
On the occasion of the World Ocean Day, EU Neighbours South and SwitchMed are launching the #EYESONBLUE competition to select the best 3 Blue entrepreneurs of the Southern Mediterranean. Apply now! See more
12/05/2022 · INDUSTRY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Two pilot projects on circular textile production to start in Egypt. See more
23/03/2022 · INDUSTRY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Representatives from public institutions in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine receive a three-day online training on circular production practices See more
03/02/2022 · INDUSTRY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
A SwitchMed/MED TEST III mapping study reveals the amount, quality and origin of pre-consumer textile waste generated from Egypt's textile and clothing industry, indicating significant potential for developing textile recycling value chains. See more
28/06/2021 · INDUSTRY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Training on better practices for chemical management and wastewater treatment according to ZDHC guidelines concluded in the SwitchMed/MED TEST III project in Egypt. The next project phase will demonstrate the application of the ZDHC guidelines in two pilot industries. See more
04/05/2021 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
The Switchers Support National Partnerships and SCP/RAC launch calls for applications for green entrepreneurs. These unique opportunities will enable selected candidates to benefit from a set of business development methodologies boosting sustainability and circular economy. See more
01/04/2021 · INDUSTRY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Textile and garment producers complete a series of online training to improve chemical and wastewater management. Until 2023, UNIDO will advance local capacities to meet the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) production requirements through training and pilot projects. See more
30/03/2021 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
The digital platform enables interactions among the key players of the sustainable business ecosystem and gathers all methodologies and tools developed by SCP/RAC. It will be presented during a demonstration webinar to take place on the 28th of April. See more
22/02/2021 · INDUSTRY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Within the SwitchMed/MED TEST III project, a two-day information session for Egyptian textile industries introduced the benefits of valorizing textile waste. Under UNIDO's lead, international brands and local institutions will explore opportunities to develop a value chain for recycling post-industrial textile waste. See more
