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 …
Environment
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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 …
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UAE-based digital bank Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) has signed a commitment letter with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), it announced this week. The SBTi—a collaboration between the CDP, …
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Conservation Efforts Fail to Protect Most Critical Ecosystems, Finds New Analysis
by salehBiodiversity intactness in protected areas is declining faster than in non-protected areas, according to new analysis from the Natural History Museum (NHM). The findings, published last week, underline the …
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Sada Impact, a consultancy specialising in social impact and sustainability, has announced its launch in Saudi Arabia. According to the company’s announcement this week, it will support organisations of all …
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Leading Hospitality Services (LHS) has become a corporate member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC). Established in 2006, the EmiratesGBC is an independent, non-profit organisation focused on advancing green …
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Innovo has become a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), it was announced this week. The UNGC, which launched in 2000, is the world’s largest corporate sustainability …
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Our long-term prosperity and the well-being of future generations are in jeopardy, as biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems not only threaten our environment, but also raise risks …
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“We Haven’t Got Time to Wait Until it’s Too Late”: Sean Morris on Merging Sports and Sustainability
by salehGlobally, 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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Multinational payment card services corporation Visa has expanded its partnership with environment charity Emirates Nature-WWF this week to launch the Shu’a project. According to Emirates Nature-WWF, Shu’a, or Arabian Moringa, …