The deadly flash floods in central Texas that claimed more than 100 lives over the July Fourth weekend in the United States have underscored the devastating power of this fast-onset …
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With sustainable development under threat, Sevilla summit rekindles hope and unity
The landmark Financing for Development conference in Sevilla has concluded with a renewed sense of resolve and a focus on action that can change lives worldwide, according to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina …
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Hamdan bin Mohammed approves new policies to boost education and environmental standards in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved …
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CBUAE organises climate forum and “Network for Greening the Financial System” meeting in Abu Dhabi
Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the …
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OceanQuest joins global stage at UNOC, advancing deep ocean science and collaboration
OceanQuest, a Saudi Arabian not-for-profit foundation, committed to unveiling the wonders of the ocean and exploring its secrets for the benefit of humanity, marked its formal international debut at the …
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By: Hadeer Elhadary At the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, more than 40 ministers gathered behind to address one of the world’s fastest-growing environmental threats: plastic pollution. As …
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By: Hadeer Elhadary: As the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) approaches its conclusion in Nice, France, global delegates are preparing to endorse a widely anticipated political declaration. Small Island Developing …
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From Nice to Abu Dhabi: session focuses on advancing ocean action beyond UNOC3
By: Hadeer Elhadary With momentum building around ocean action at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, a high-level session titled “The Ocean Relay: From Nice to Abu …
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GFCR Partners Pledge Over US$25 Million for Coral Reefs Amid Escalating Global Bleaching Crisis
As the most widespread coral bleaching event on record pushes the world’s reefs toward an ecological tipping point, a coalition of government and philanthropic partners has announced over US$25 million …
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged world leaders and grassroots groups to confront the powerful interests driving marine destruction, from illegal fishing and plastic pollution to the accelerating impacts …