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 …
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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 …
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Developing storiesInnovation & Education
Dr Matthew Sukumaran Talks Embedding Sustainability Within Education
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. …
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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 …
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Developing storiesPolicy & Finance
Most Climate Policies Not Fit for Purpose, Global Gear Change Required
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 …
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Following backlash from Nobel laureates, world leaders, and climate change experts, the latest draft of the UN Pact for the Future has brought back wording on fossil fuels. Back in …
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This week, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launched its decarbonisation framework for a net-zero building sector. The criteria takes a “whole building approach” and calls for an end to …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentPolicy & Finance
Climate Reporting Standards Are “Insufficient,” and Require Expansion, Report Finds
Climate reporting standards are “insufficient” and require an overhaul, according to a new report from researchers at Oxford University’s Smith School and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative. The report, published in …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentSocial
Interview | Majra’s Dana Kamali: “We Will Implement Mandatory Disclosure for Sustainability Practices”
This week, Dubai hosted the World ESG Summit, convening experts, investors, and enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends, facilitate constructive dialogue and explore partnerships. On the sidelines of the summit, …
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Developing storiesEnergyEnvironment
World ESG Summit Puts Trends, Challenges & Opportunities Under the Microscope
As the climate crisis intensifies, anti-ESG rumblings grow louder, global emissions continue to rise, and greenhushing rears its head, the World ESG Summit kicked off yesterday at Dusit Thani, Dubai, …