Three eco-conscious Grade 8 students at Swiss International School Dubai have secured a place at the ‘Junk Kouture’ World Finals in London, after designing and making a sustainable dress from …
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Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded on a historic high note, with the last-minute agreement to establish a “loss and damage” fund. The decision to offer financial support …
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Local governments across the Middle East have introduced a variety of initiatives to encourage companies to implement sustainable practices, but many neglect planning to make a positive impact on the …
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UAE consumers focus on sustainable packaging increasing, manufacturers urged to support the demand
UAE residents are increasingly conscious about product packaging and are making purchasing decisions based on how environment friendly it is. This is according to a recent survey conducted by global …
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The construction industry accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and a third of the world’s waste, with nearly half of all extracted raw materials funneled into the world’s built …
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Over the last decade, the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the roads has grown considerably. By 2021, there were 16.5 million of them worldwide – triple the number in …
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Mental health in the MENA: A conversation with PwC’s Hamish Clark, Partner, Chief Wellness Officer
ESG Mena spoke to Hamish Clark, Partner, Chief Wellness Officer, PwC, to get his insights into mental health in the MENA and the role that the public and private sector …
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The UAE’s Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri, underscored the value of public-private partnerships and the role of ecosystems in the UAE’s ambitious …
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28 companies pledge to reduce carbon emissions at the 10th Climate Dialogue by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, presided over the launch of the 10th National Climate Ambition Dialogue today. The event, organized by …
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Rakesh Mohan, a former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, is President Emeritus of the Centre for Social and Economic Progress and a member of the Task Force …