Developing stories

Over the last few years, ESG has been the topic of much debate, division and controversy. From political backlash and investors stepping away to greenwashing scandals and tightening regulations, it’s …

As fashion firms flaunt green claims of “recycled,” “sustainable,” and “responsibly sourced” materials on labels and scorecards, a new report reveals top brands have actually increased their use of synthetic …

As the world battles intersecting climate change-induced crises, technological innovation is a vital weapon in the fight. ESG Mena recently caught up with Amel Chadli, Schneider Electric’s President of Gulf …

The UN’s Pact for the Future, intended to signify a new era for multilateralism, was adopted on Sunday at the Summit of the Future. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the …

Desalination, on which the MENA region relies for much of its water needs, produces a byproduct called ‘brine’ or ‘reject.’ Without proper management, when pumped back into the ocean, this …

To triple renewable energy by 2030, energy storage capacity must increase sixfold by the same year. It’s an ambitious target, and the world is far off track. With the clock …

Earlier this year, Heriot-Watt University Dubai and Dubai Humanitarian formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing capacity building, knowledge sharing and the adoption of sustainability solutions within the humanitarian sector.  …

Last year was the hottest on record. Now, after a summer of blistering heat, climate experts say we’re on course to beat 2023. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service …

Most climate policies fail to deliver impact, according to a new report, which calls for a global gear change. The study, which assessed 1,500 policies implemented between 1998 and 2022 …