Cyprus And Egypt Join Forces To Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 18, 2025

Cyprus and Egypt are strengthening their collaboration to advance women’s economic empowerment, particularly in the tourism sector, and to support women’s rights initiatives. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Cooperation, reflects a shared commitment to promoting gender equality and increasing women’s participation in decision-making roles.

Strategic Cooperation For Gender Equality

On February 17, Cyprus’ Commissioner for Gender Equality, Josie Christodoulou, met with Amal Ammar, President of Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW), in Cairo to discuss the implementation of the agreement, which was originally signed on January 8, 2025, during the Cyprus-Egypt Intergovernmental Summit. The discussions focused on practical strategies to empower women in tourism and reinforce support systems, including the Women’s Complaints Bureau.

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Christodoulou provided an update on Cyprus’ National Strategy for Gender Equality, detailing government-led initiatives to ensure equal opportunities for women and men. Meanwhile, Ammar highlighted Egypt’s efforts to increase female representation in leadership positions, enhance economic opportunities, and combat gender-based violence.

A Roadmap For Action

Beyond policy discussions, both leaders explored tangible ways to implement the memorandum, ensuring that gender equality initiatives translate into real economic and social impact. The collaboration between Egypt’s NCW and Cyprus’ Gender Equality Commissioner’s Office is set to drive concrete programs aimed at advancing women’s roles in the workforce, fostering entrepreneurship, and providing legal and institutional support for women facing challenges.

This cross-border initiative marks a significant step toward greater female participation in key industries and reinforces both nations’ dedication to building inclusive economies where women have equal opportunities to thrive.

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EU Moderates Emissions While Sustaining Economic Momentum

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 15, 2025

The European Union witnessed a modest decline in greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2025, as reported by Eurostat. Emissions across the EU registered at 772 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalents, marking a 0.4 percent reduction from 775 million tonnes in the same period of 2024. Concurrently, the EU’s gross domestic product rose by 1.3 percent, reinforcing the ongoing decoupling between economic growth and environmental impact.

Sector-By-Sector Performance

Within the broader statistics on emissions by economic activity, the energy sector—specifically electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply—experienced the most significant drop, declining by 2.9 percent. In comparison, the manufacturing sector and transportation and storage both achieved a 0.4 percent reduction. However, household emissions bucked the trend, increasing by 1.0 percent over the same period.

National Highlights And Notable Exceptions

Among EU member states, 12 reported a reduction in emissions, while 14 saw increases, and Estonia’s figures remained static. Notably, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Finland recorded the most pronounced declines at 8.6 percent, 5.9 percent, and 4.2 percent respectively. Of the 12 countries reducing emissions, three—Finland, Germany, and Luxembourg—also experienced a contraction in GDP growth.

Dual Achievement: Environmental And Economic Goals

In an encouraging development, nine member states, including Cyprus, managed to lower their emissions while maintaining economic expansion. This dual achievement—reducing environmental impact while fostering economic activity—is a trend that has increasingly influenced EU climate policies. Other nations that successfully balanced these outcomes include Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, and Sweden.

Conclusion

As the EU continues to navigate its climate commitments, these quarterly insights underscore a gradual yet significant shift toward balancing emissions reductions with robust economic growth. The evolving landscape highlights the critical need for sustainable strategies that not only mitigate environmental risks but also invigorate economic resilience.

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