Gitex Impact will run from the 13th to the 16th October at the Dubai Harbour in Dubai, UAE, spotlighting climate tech, sustainability, and ESG innovation. With over 70,000 visitors from …
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Wagamama has announced it is extending its “Wasteless with wagamama” food waste campaign in the UAE until the end of September. The initiative is aimed at promoting more mindful consumption …
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s campaign for a second term featured a promise to appoint a new commissioner “whose responsibilities will include ensuring intergenerational fairness.” Her announcement reflects a growing awareness …
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In a shake-up for the voluntary carbon market (VCM), today the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) announced that carbon credits issued under existing renewable energy methodologies will …
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Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a Bill Gates-backed climate venture capital firm, has raised $839 million for its third flagship fund, BEV III. The raise, detailed in a regulatory filing, makes …
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FinanceLatest News
IFC, Citi Implement First Project in Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Program
by salehThe World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have agreed to implement a $500 million facility in Mexico as the first project under the umbrella of a $2 billion …
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Innovation & EducationLatest News
DGHR, MBRF and UNDP Partner for FutureSkills4All Initiative
by salehThe Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced its partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the …
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FinanceLatest NewsPolicy & Finance
$3tn Required Annually to Fight Climate Crisis, Says Yellen
by salehCombatting the climate crisis requires $3 trillion in new capital each year through 2050, according to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This, she said, “can be leveraged to support pathways …
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The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is partnering with NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) to launch “Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Chair in Women’s Leadership.” This AED …
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EnvironmentLatest News
DEWA Recycling Initiative Hits 656,000 + Plastic Bottles and Aluminium Cans
by salehDubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has shared that since the launch of its recycling initiative, around 690 of DEWA’s employees recycled 656,315 plastic bottles and aluminium cans. According to …