The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) announced its Climate Change Policy and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework today during COP28. The ICIEC, a …
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Recent research shows that November 2023 was the hottest November since records began. This is the latest in a series of record-breaking temperatures, and a stark reminder of the reality …
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Today, for the first time ever, a health day was hosted at COP. The day focused on the interconnection of climate change and human health, but one question that reverberated …
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A new US$750 million Climate Solutions Investment Platform has been announced by Investcorp, an alternative investment management firm, as part of its collaboration with ‘Innovate for Climate Tech’ – a …
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Tomorrow, the 44th edition of Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, will open, commencing a four-day run until …
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Agreement between RCU and Space for Giants signed on nature reserves & carbon storage capacity
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the conservation organisation Space for Giants have announced the signing of an agreement which will see the two work on nature reserves and …
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UAE and Kazakhstan sign agreements to develop 1GW of renewables capacity
The governments of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan have announced the signing of an agreement outlining a commitment to cooperation in the development of Kazakhstan’s renewables …
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Museum of the Future distributes 2071 ghaf trees to visitors during UAE National Day
During the 52nd UAE National Day weekend, the Museum of the Future distributed 2071 Ghaf trees to visitors. In collaboration with strategic partner Dubai Municipality, the initiative, the Museum said, …
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Energy transition takes centre stage on day three of COP28, alongside big health announcements
The third day of COP28 witnessed a number of high-profile announcements with a particular focus on energy. One hundred and seventeen governments, for example, have endorsed the call to triple …
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Schneider Electric has announced that it is hosting a series of Sustainability Roundtables at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. The Sustainability Roundtables, it said, …