The Egyptian government continues to expand the implementation of the Green Village model under the Decent Life (Hayah Karima) initiative, considering it one of the main pillars for achieving environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions in rural Egypt.
According to Egypt’s 2026/2027 Economic and Social Development Plan, the government aims to increase green investments in line with the National Climate Change Strategy, while integrating sustainability standards into projects being implemented across rural villages.
The initiative focuses on preparing villages to obtain the “Tarsheed” (Rationalization) certification—the first Egyptian certification for assessing green buildings and sustainable communities. This is achieved by improving the efficiency of energy, water, and natural resource use through partnerships between government entities, the private sector, and civil society. The government has already succeeded in qualifying five villages to receive the certification over the past few years.
The current plan seeks to expand the program to 20 villages across 20 governorates, enhancing quality of life while preserving natural resources. It also aims to support the sustainable management of infrastructure and public services.
In addition, the initiative seeks to:
