In a significant move to boost funding for land restoration, over $12 billion has now been pledged to interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began. The Arab Coordination Group became …
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In a continued effort to promote sustainability and climate action in the MENA region, Goumbook launched their Mangroves United campaign at the inaugural Sports Impact Summit 2024 at the Atlantis, …
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COP16 Presidency Calls on Private Sector to ‘Ramp Up’ Funding in Land Restoration Finance ‘Blackhole’
In an effort to accelerate land restoration financing, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency called for the private sector to ‘ramp up’ funding, after a UNCCD report highlighted only 6 per …
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Dr. Amna Al Dahak Outlines the UAE’s Vision for Tackling Climate Crises | COP16
In a bid to promote the UAE’s Vision for tackling drought and land degradation, and advancing global food and water security, HE Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister …
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In an effort to strive for a sustainable future, the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) was launched in 2021 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince …
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ICBA: Advancing Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture | COP29
In an effort to emphasise the critical role of sustainable agriculture in addressing the growing challenges of climate change, food insecurity, water scarcity and land degradation, the International Centre For …
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COP16: Launch of Drought Partnership and AI-Powered Observatory
Leaders from governments, the private sector, civil society and global stakeholders are meeting to accelerate progress on sustainable land management at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16, …
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Tourism Industry Urged to Embrace Regenerative Tourism for a Healthier Planet
A new scientific paper calls for the tourism industry to go beyond environmental sustainability and adopt regenerative tourism as the new paradigm for the industry – a tourism development model …
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Promoting Sustainable Communication in Abu Dhabi: a Conversation with Asha Sherwood
At the Global Media Congress, ESG MENA interviewed Asha Sherwood, CEO of AD Review, to discuss the various communication activities conducted by the company to empower ongoing communication in Abu …
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Learn about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Goals Related to the Year 2030
In an interview with ESG MENA, Nouf Abdulghani, Principal Renewable Energy Engineer at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, highlighted the kingdom’s ambitious renewable energy goals.