With the rapid increase in global concerns about climate change, the depletion of natural resources, and the increase in waste, the world is looking to companies to play a more …
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Martial Bernoux on Water Access, Sustainable Farming, Technology and AI
Martial Bernoux is the Senior National Resources Officer with the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), he discussed the presence of the FOA in the MENA region, …
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Water is the foundation of our planet’s ecosystem, yet nearly one-third of the global population faces water scarcity. Climate change is exacerbating this crisis, intensifying droughts and shifting rainfall patterns …
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Riyadh Action Agenda Launched by Saudi Arabia to Accelerate Land Restoration and Drought Resilience
In a bid to mobilise state and non-state actors to deliver lasting solutions for land degradation, desertification and drought, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency has announced the launch of the …
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In an effort to increase sustainability efforts in the region, the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) has unveiled its Decarbonisation Strategy. The Centre will play a vital role in contributing …
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$12 billion+ Pledged for Land Restoration amid COP16 Land Financing Talks
In a significant move to boost funding for land restoration, over $12 billion has now been pledged to interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began. The Arab Coordination Group became …
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In a continued effort to promote sustainability and climate action in the MENA region, Goumbook launched their Mangroves United campaign at the inaugural Sports Impact Summit 2024 at the Atlantis, …
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COP16 Presidency Calls on Private Sector to ‘Ramp Up’ Funding in Land Restoration Finance ‘Blackhole’
In an effort to accelerate land restoration financing, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency called for the private sector to ‘ramp up’ funding, after a UNCCD report highlighted only 6 per …
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Dr. Amna Al Dahak Outlines the UAE’s Vision for Tackling Climate Crises | COP16
In a bid to promote the UAE’s Vision for tackling drought and land degradation, and advancing global food and water security, HE Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister …
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Sustainable Square: the Sole ESG Partner for the 2024 MEIRA Annual Conference
Sustainable Square announced its participation as the sole ESG Partner of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) 16th Annual Conference. This event is set to take place at the …