Environment

Global real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank MENA has appointed Wesley Thomson as the Head of ESG for the MENA region. Thomson brings with him over 19 years of experience …

Climate reporting standards are “insufficient” and require an overhaul, according to a new report from researchers at Oxford University’s Smith School and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative.  The report, published in …

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, …