The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has revealed the results of a public opinion survey on the emirate’s single-use plastics policy, launched by EAD in 2020 as a strategic …
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Third day of IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 turns commitments into ocean, finance, and community action
The third day of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 moved from pledges to practice, translating commitments into concrete, actionable pathways for oceans, finance, and community action. Hosted by the …
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UN: Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action
The Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea is proof that embracing differences can be the world’s greatest strength, the UN Secretary-General said in a speech to parliamentarians in the capital, Port …
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Saudi Arabia’s Consultancy Shake-Up: The Rise of Local Firms and the Decline of Foreign Dominance
Much has been said in the news for years about Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification projects, and this discussion continues today. These projects span various sectors, including sports, information technology, and …
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Within the broader context of global concern regarding environmental degradation, the United Nations formulated the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address the destructive consequences of rapid economic growth. Industries such …
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Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, has announced today the successful raising of USD 700 million via an inaugural, five-year green sukuk – the first issuance under its new …
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The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has once again underlined its commitment to sustainability with the launch of the ‘Green Incubator Challenge’, aimed at individuals and local businesses to help position …
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In July, the Serbian government reinstated the permits for Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project, after canceling them in 2022 following public protests. The decision triggered demonstrations, with thousands of people …
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To date, the ocean has largely been treated as an afterthought in global climate strategies, sidelined in favor of more visible priorities like renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. But …
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Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries have much arid desert, but they are also home to mountain forests, rangelands, wetlands, and mangrove forests. Yet these habitats, which play …