H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has issued Decree No. (1) …
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After years of avoiding any explicit mention of the primary cause of climate change, negotiators at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai last year finally reached an …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentInnovation & Education
Reimagining urban spaces to centre community & strengthen resilience
The world’s population is set to reach nearly ten billion by 2050, with over six billion people projected to be living in urban areas. With an uptick in urban growth, …
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AI-driven cleantech solutions provider Sparklo has shared that since its launch a little over a year ago, it has collected 14.5 million plastic bottles and aluminium cans, which it said …
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YallaHub, a marketplace aggregator and digital distributor, has announced a strategic cooperation with Synergetic, a sustainable, eco-friendly cleaning products brand. Synergetic offers a range of home-care and self-care products exclusively composed …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentPolicy & Finance
Saudi Arabia issues Green Financing Framework, details measures to support sustainable development
The Ministry of Finance in Saudi Arabia recently announced the issuance of a Green Financing Framework as part of the Kingdom’s endeavour to achieve its sustainable development goals and climate …
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Retail supply chains are being scrutinized like never before. In 2022, Kohl’s and Walmart were fined $2.5 million and $3.5 million respectively by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for falsely …
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The United Arab Emirates has announced a new US$1.2 million partnership with the United Nations Climate Security Mechanism (CSM). It was shared that the partnership entails a two-year annual contribution …
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As UNFCCC cancels Regional Climate Weeks, concerns mount
The UNFCCC, the UN’s climate change body and organiser of the global COP climate change summits, has announced that this year’s Regional Climate Weeks are cancelled until further notice, citing …
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RAK Ceramics has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for the year 2023. The company’s core divisions including Tiles, Sanitaryware, Tableware and Faucets, focused on bolstering sustainability efforts …