Eng. Sherif El Sherbini, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, has held an extensive meeting to review the progress of the National Strategy for Urbanization and Sustainable Green Building, which was officially launched during the World Urban Forum in November 2024, Invest-Gate reports.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry, the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA), and representatives from various national entities. Discussions focused on evaluating the current implementation status, identifying the roles of partner institutions, and ensuring a gradual shift towards more efficient and sustainable urban models that enhance quality of life and resource management.

During the session, El-Sherbini emphasized that the strategy is a core pillar of Egypt’s broader vision for sustainable development and green economy transformation. He directed technical teams to develop a detailed execution plan, complete with legislative and regulatory frameworks, a clear timeline, and defined implementation steps.

The meeting also highlighted the strategy’s key objectives, including the integration of green building practices into national economic drivers, expanding green financing tools, improving resource efficiency in cities, and supporting sustainable growth through governance, education, and public awareness.

Additionally, the Minister reviewed a package of proposed incentives for developers and beneficiaries, designed based on global and local best practices. These include tax exemptions, financing facilities, streamlined permitting procedures, land allocation priorities, and environmental certification schemes.

The discussion concluded with instructions to finalize the implementation framework and prepare for the public announcement of the strategy’s activation timeline. This will be followed by a series of technical workshops in coordination with all relevant stakeholders to ensure effective rollout.