UN Tourism is partnering with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to test the ESG Framework for Tourism Businesses. The framework, developed by the University of Oxford SDG Impact Lab and …
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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received ISO 16133:2018 accreditation for its soil quality monitoring programme. According to the organisation, obtaining the accreditation this year makes it the first …
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Fashion for Good Launches New Circularity Initiative
by salehFashion for Good, a platform focused on driving sustainable fashion innovation, has launched a new initiative aimed at driving circularity in footwear. The organisation is working in collaboration with Adidas, …
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IPCC Meeting Fails to Finalise Assessment Report Timeline
by salehAt the recently concluded Plenary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Sofia, Bulgaria, delegates failed to finalise a schedule for the upcoming seventh assessment report (AR7) cycle. …
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MGallery The Retreat Palm Dubai has secured Green Globe Certification, a certification for sustainable operations and management in the travel and tourism industry. The certification spans various sectors, including hotels, …
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Highest Ocean Heat in Four Centuries Places Great Barrier Reef in Danger | Research Report
by salehAs ocean temperatures reach their highest in 400 years, a new study published in Nature warns that the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), the largest living ecosystem on Earth, is facing …
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel has announced a collaboration with Dr. Linen, joining its 360 Weave Textile Recycling Initiative. The hotel, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), forwarded 745 kilograms of …
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Gitex Impact will run from the 13th to the 16th October at the Dubai Harbour in Dubai, UAE, spotlighting climate tech, sustainability, and ESG innovation. With over 70,000 visitors from …
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s campaign for a second term featured a promise to appoint a new commissioner “whose responsibilities will include ensuring intergenerational fairness.” Her announcement reflects a growing awareness …
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DEWA Recycling Initiative Hits 656,000 + Plastic Bottles and Aluminium Cans
by salehDubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has shared that since the launch of its recycling initiative, around 690 of DEWA’s employees recycled 656,315 plastic bottles and aluminium cans. According to …