South Sinai Governor: New measures include a ban on plastic bags and innovative solutions for the smart bike-sharing project
Maj. Gen. Dr. Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai, today followed up on the latest developments in the "Green Sharm El-Sheikh" project, one of the pioneering projects supporting the green transition and reducing carbon emissions among global tourism cities.
During a meeting with a number of project officials, Eng. Mohamed Elewa, the project's consultant, reviewed developments in the energy pillar, explaining that the installation of solar power systems in 12 hotels in the city is nearing completion, in addition to the launch of new projects to improve energy efficiency inside hotel rooms, helping reduce electricity consumption by up to 35%.
The meeting also addressed the waste pillar, with updates presented on the management of electronic waste and used oils, the reactivation of the initiative to reduce the use of plastic bags, as well as other environmental projects under implementation aimed at improving the efficiency of solid waste management and reducing pollution.
For his part, Eng. Omar Saleh, of the project's technical office, reviewed the implementation status of the sustainable transport pillar, noting the operation of 5 new electric buses in Sharm El-Sheikh and the introduction of innovative solutions for the smart bike-sharing project, supporting easy, environmentally friendly mobility within the city.
The governor affirmed that as of next January 1, the Cabinet's decision banning the circulation of single-use plastic bags will be applied in Sharm El-Sheikh, in support of efforts to protect the environment and preserve the city's sustainable tourism character.
Maj. Gen. Khaled Mubarak added that the "Green Sharm El-Sheikh" project has not only been appreciated locally but has also received international praise, as Sharm El-Sheikh was selected among the best cities in the Global Environment Award due to its leadership in adopting innovative solutions in the fields of renewable energy, clean transport and waste management.
These efforts also paved the way for Sharm El-Sheikh to join the international ICLEI network – the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (Local Governments for Sustainability) – as the first Egyptian green city, reflecting Egypt's commitment to leading climate action and achieving the sustainable development goals.
At the end of the meeting, the governor called on citizens and owners of tourism establishments to participate effectively in environmental initiatives, stressing that saving energy and preserving the environment not only helps reduce costs and protect resources, but also enhances Sharm El-Sheikh's appeal as a global tourist destination and a leading destination for sustainable tourism, according to the official Facebook page of the Governor of South Sinai.
