IFC Recognizes the Grand Egyptian Museum as theFirst EDGE Advanced Green Museum in Africa and the Middle East
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–IFCtoday awarded the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with the
IFC Recognizes the Grand Egyptian Museum as the
First EDGE Advanced Green Museum in Africa and the Middle East
Cairo, Egypt, February19, 2024–IFCtoday awarded the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with the EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification, making the museum the first in Africa and the Middle East, and one of a handful worldwide,to receive the certification.
Supported by Switzerland’sState Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the UK Government,the EDGE Advanced certification recognizes the GEM’s resource efficient and climate-smart design and construction, which ishelping the museum save more than 60% in energy costs and reduce water use by 34% compared to a conventional building of its type and size.
The museum, which has a site area of half a million square meters,has taken sustainability measures including a reflective roof, external shading for thermal comfort, resource-efficient lighting, and water fixtures, in addition to the use of smart meters for energy consumption.
These measures translate into energy savings equivalent to removing over 400 gasoline-powered vehiclesfrom the streets of Cairofor one year, and water savings equivalentto 63.4 million liters of Nile River water annually.
“Today, the Grand Egyptian Museum stands to be a shining example of innovation and environmental stewardship as ‘an EDGE-certified green building’, an award highlighting the successful ongoing partnership between Egypt and the IFC in the Green Buildings Enhancement program. This is in line with the country’s commitment to promoting sustainable and green infrastructure and reflects the strategic partnership between Egypt and the IFC across diverse sectors within the Egypt – World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework 2023–2027,” said H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt.
“The Grand Egyptian Museum going green – and becoming the first EDGE Advanced certified museum in Africaand the Middle East – is a powerful testament to Egypt’s growing commitment to sustainability,” said Cheick-Oumar Sylla, IFC’s Regional Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa. “Building green is both resource-efficient and cost-effective. Now is the time to build more responsibly and support Egypt in its journey toward a lower-carbon future.”
