Environment

Officials have confirmed that the US will support a global treaty to cap plastic production. This is a dramatic policy shift for the country, which is one of the world’s …

Climate-policy debates tend to focus on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. This makes sense, given that GHGs are the primary cause of climate change. But global warming is expected to continue even …

The 34th annual State of the Climate Report, an international annual review of the world’s climate, was published this week, revealing the extent of last year’s extreme climate conditions. Led …

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on biodiversity sustainability. The authority and …

Aramex, a global logistics and transportation solutions provider, has appointed Manosij Ganguli as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). In his new role as Group CSO, Ganguli will be responsible …

Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced that it has installed two new recycling units in Al Ain and Al Dhafra as part of a scheme to incentivise more responsible consumer behaviour. Through …

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, …

This week, MENA Impact, a UAE-based social enterprise, announced that it has secured B Corporation (B Corp) Certification, a designation verified by B Lab intended to indicate that a business …

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, …