In an effort to encourage international climate mitigation, Masdar, the UAE’s green energy powerhouse, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SOCAR Green, a subsidiary of SOCAR dedicated to …
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COP28 One Year On: How the Middle East Construction Industry Can Build a Sustainable Future
A year has passed since COP28 in Dubai, where the historic UAE Consensus united nations in a call to double energy efficiency by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. …
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UAE Minister of Climate Change Calls for Greater Collaboration at COP29
In an effort to highlight the UAE’s efforts to foster collaboration and inclusion in climate mitigation, Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and …
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Community Jameel: Uzma Sulaiman on Strengthening Environmental Policy at COP29 | Video
Amid COP29, Uzma Sulaiman, Associate Director of independent global organisation Community Jameel, underscores the critical need for a resilient policy framework to tackle water, energy and air quality challenges. Community …
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In a bid to enhance sustainable efforts in the sports and entertainment industry, Ethara has announced its membership of the Green Operations and Advanced Leadership (GOAL) Programme. It is the …
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Spyros Kouvelis on Europe’s Success in Green Transition as a Model for Arab Nations | Video
In a discussion with Sal Jafar, CEO of ESG Mena, Spyros Kouvelis, Leader of the EU-CCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project, emphasised that Europe’s environmental achievements could serve as a …
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COP28 President Calls for Continued Effort to Deliver UAE Consensus
In an effort to promote solidarity and progression in global climate discussions, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber formally handed over the UAE’s COP presidency to Azerbaijan on the first day of …
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Amplifying Young Voices: A Look Inside the Children and Youth Pavilion at COP29
The COP29 climate summit is set to be a pivotal moment in global climate action. While world leaders gather to negotiate critical climate policies, a dedicated space will be reserved …
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Roughly 40% of the world’s population inhabit coastal areas. In addition to being home to 12 of the world’s 15 largest cities, these regions serve as an essential lifeline for countless small …
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A report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that greenhouse gas levels soared to a new high in 2023, with carbon dioxide accumulating in the atmosphere faster than …