Following the release of last night’s woefully insufficient Global Stocktake draft, a document that is diluted, unambitious and laden with contradiction, COP28 has exceeded its 11 am deadline. As was …
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National Experts Program (NEP) Fellow Engineer Abdulla Al Remeithi leads UAE Environmental Identity (UAEEI) project
UAE Environmental Identity (UAEEI), a new national project designed to incentivize individuals in the UAE to help reduce carbon emissions, led by National Experts Program (NEP) Fellow, Engineer Abdulla Al …
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QNET: New line of “sustainable” Swiss watches launches under Bernhard H. Mayer Brand
Global wellness and lifestyle company QNET has announced the launch of its latest offering in luxury watches under its Swiss brand Bernhard H. Mayer. The OMNI Collection offers a new …
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Call for inclusion of persons with disabilities’ voices in climate action
At COP28, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action, Michael Haddad, completed a symbolic walk to call for the inclusion of persons with disabilities’ voices …
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As COP28 enters its last days, time is running out, and there’s still a huge amount of work to be done – indeed, as with previous years, it’s likely the …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Archireef, a nature-tech company dedicated to the restoration of degraded marine ecosystems. The objective of the UAE project is …
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“Planet protection and profit can coexist”: Landmark Group’s Rajesh Garg on sustainable fashion, circularity & collaboration at COP28
Toxic chemicals, plastic pollution, fossil fuels and staggering water consumption: the reality of fashion is an ugly one. And it’s an industry that’s only growing, too, with the rise and …
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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi launches Institute for Oceans
At COP28, during a conference dedicated to “Monitoring the Oceans: a key for climate change,” Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi launched the Institute for Oceans (IFO). Announced on 9 December 2023 …
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Winners of the UAE Youth Green Challenge announced by Schneider Electric and Arab Youth Center
Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai (RIT-Dubai) has been announced as the UAE Youth Green Challenge winner. The winning project of the challenge, a collaborative initiative between Schneider Electric and the Arab …
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Zain, in collaboration with GCC Telco Alliance members, including e&, STC, Ooredoo, Beyon, Omantel, and du, and other key regional and international partners, has announced the establishment of the Sustainability …