Globally, the sports sector is estimated to be responsible for the same emissions as a medium-sized country—and its emissions are only growing. But by failing to act on its environmental …
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Governments, experts, environmental activists and Indigenous groups are convening in Cali, Colombia, this month for the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological …
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Developing storiesFood & Water
The Future of Water is at Stake: How Climate Change is Magnifying the Crisis in the MENA
This month, a new UN report found that 2023 was the driest year for global rivers in more than three decades, underlining a significant shift in water availability amid the …
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Far from just a buzzword, AI is changing the world as we know it. It is increasingly integrated into everything from energy optimisation to plant-based food innovation while also informing …
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Developing storiesInnovation & Education
Space, Satellite Data & Sustainability: Serco Talks KSA Initiatives
International services provider Serco recently launched its Space Academy, a training programme in the Middle East covering everything from Earth observation and satellite navigation to the new space economy and …
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Developing storiesSocial
Investing in Mental Health: The Key to Employee Support and Company Success
The global mental health crisis is escalating, including in the workplace. Employees increasingly report high levels of stress, anxiety and depression, detrimental not only to their quality of life but …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentInnovation & Education
Boudy Nasrala On Making ESG Communications Make Sense
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 …
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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 …
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Developing storiesEnergyInnovation & Education
Schneider Electric’s Amel Chadli Talks Green Tech Transformation
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 …
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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 …