1. EGYPT’S GREEN POTENTIAL UN Group Cory Cali, Vania Demanso, Jackie Kochell

2. OVERVIEW Problems Egyptian National Competitiveness Strategy UNEP UNEP & Egypt Recommendations

3. THE PROBLEMS Unemployment 9.4% Food Security Climate change Water Shortages Energy Net Oil Importer

4. EGYPTIAN NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS STRATEGY Investing in people Education, health, better jobs Innovation Industry, agriculture, tourism Sustainable and Green growth Develop green sustainable economic practices

5. UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM (UNEP) Coordinates environmental activities and aids countries

6. UNEP WORK Environmental governance Green economies Atmospheric issues Marine and terrestrial ecosystems Development of green policies within participating governments

7. UNEP AND EGYPT Green Economy and Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship Development (the “SEED Initiative”) Assessment of green investment, economic development, job creation, and employment Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (“EEAA”) and the Egyptian National Competitiveness Council (“ENCC”)

8. RECOMMENDATIONS Utilize what’s already there Awareness Evaluation

9. QUESTIONS?