In recent years, the climate crisis has escalated to unprecedented levels, and reports warn that the situation will only worsen without decisive action. In response, there has been an awakening …
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DevelopingEnergy
“We’re producing the tools for affordable energy”: Volts UAE’s Andrey Kozhevin talks energy storage solutions
Energy transition efforts have ramped up in the MENA in recent years, with solar taking the spotlight and a wave of mega projects. Awareness of the importance of going green …
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This year’s CERAWeek brought together a record-breaking number of attendees in a crucial and turbulent year for both climate change and the energy industry. Dubbed Houston’s ‘Super Bowl of Energy,’ …
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DevelopingEnergyEnvironment
Copenhagen Climate Ministerial: Call for accelerated climate action in critical year
This week, ministers and global climate leaders are gathering in Denmark at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial for the first major climate meeting since COP28. This is all taking place against …
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DevelopingEnergy
CERAWeek – ESG Mena coverage: Climate change, AI, and fossil fuel phase-out in the spotlight
The 42nd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global kicked off on Monday in Houston, Texas, bringing together over 7,000 delegates from around the world, including government officials and policymakers, …
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DevelopingEnvironment
Dr. Ehab Shalaby, Chairman of DCarbon: We support organisations in their journey towards sustainability
In recent years, there has been a growing interest among private sector organisations and companies in adopting sustainable practices as part of their operations. Competition between companies has been a …
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DevelopingMobilityTransportation
His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA): Promoting innovation is essential for the growth of the aviation sector
In recent years, the UAE has shown increasing interest in achieving sustainability in the aviation sector. It has launched the National Program for Energy and Water Demand Management in the …
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DevelopingFoodFood & Water
Food waste: Part of a connected cycle that threatens food security in the MENA
In recent years, food production and availability challenges have multiplied in the MENA, driven by a number of crises. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war have all …
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At LEAP, the largest tech event in the Middle East, ESG Mena caught up with Mouna Essa-Egh, Vice President MEA, Datacenter and Secure Power Business, Schneider Electric, to hear about …
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DevelopingEnvironment
“People need to act fast”: Climatize’s Engi Jaber talks turning pledges into action & the recent Serco acquisition
Climatize, a UAE-based sustainability and engineering consultancy, was founded back in 2018 as a one-stop solution provider for environment and sustainability. Over the years, the multi-award-winning consultancy, specialising in green …