The fifth MENA Environmental Law and Policy Scholars’ Conference was recently held in Sohar, Oman, from February 19-20. Hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law, Sohar University …
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Amid an onslaught of grim climate news, China’s recent decision to pursue a faster green transition is a rare bright spot. In early March, at the annual National People’s Congress, …
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Radisson Hotel Group appoints Neeraja Rahul as responsible business coordinator
Radisson Hotel has announced that it has appointed Neeraja Rahul to lead the Responsible Business Initiatives in the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman and Qatar. In her …
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed establishes Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate …
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Copenhagen Climate Ministerial: Call for accelerated climate action in critical year
This week, ministers and global climate leaders are gathering in Denmark at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial for the first major climate meeting since COP28. This is all taking place against …
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EGA announces acquisition of European producer of recycled aluminium Leichtmetall
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced the signing of a binding sale and purchase agreement to 100% acquire German aluminium recycling firm, Leichtmetall Aluminium Giesserei Hannover GmbH, a subsidiary of …
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Volvo Cars is expanding its sustainability strategy, setting new goals for 2030 and 2040. This strategy has a particular focus on boosting biodiversity efforts and includes the goal of having …
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COP28 President unveils Troika Vision in Copenhagen to drive climate action for 1.5°C target
Today, at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial opening session, COP28 President HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber addressed global climate leaders and ministers, highlighting the role of the COP Presidencies Troika in …
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The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) report, State of the Global Climate 2023, has found that 2023 broke “every single climate indicator,” including: Not only was 2023 the warmest year on …
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HE Dr Amna Al Dahak visits EGA to review bauxite residue pilot plant progress
Her Excellency Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, recently visited EGA’s bauxite residue pilot plant to review the progress of its construction. Bauxite …