The undersecretary of the Municipality Affairs Ministry, Nabil Mohamed Abdelfateh has announced the Ministry has formed a working group to put optional guidelines in place for the evaluation of green buildings. The aim is to encourage the construction of green buildings which are environment friendly. Abdelfateh added the first draft of the guidelines will be optional and will be sent out for consultation with other relevant parties like the Urban Planning and Development Authority, Agriculture and Marine Wealth, Energy Ministry, developers and investors.