Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has announced a plan to reduce water leaks across its distribution network. This is part of a wider Transformation Roadmap that includes improvements to water …
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ICBA Demonstrates Sustainable Agricultural Project in Karakalpakstan
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) recently presented its multi-year sustainable agricultural production systems project in Karakalpakstan. The project, funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), was …
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The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched its Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Data Platform to support decision-making on food security and agriculture issues in …
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Green University, ICBA Sign Agriculture-Focused MoU
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has signed an agriculture-focused MoU with the Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies, also known as Green University, aimed at …
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New Membrane Technology Could Enhance Water Purification Systems
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers have developed new membrane technology that “could enhance water purification systems,” according to a new study published this week. The approach utilises microwave technology to …
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MOCCAE Launches Programme to Boost Agricultural Production, Food Security in UAE
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has launched a programme aimed at boosting agricultural production and strengthening food security in the UAE. The Ministry shared that the programme …
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Five United Nations specialised agencies (FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO) have published the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, which presents the updates …
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Sustainable Development Goals at Risk: UN Reports Reveal Lack of Progress
Reports from the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions have shown a significant decline in progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is despite an uptick in awareness …
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Natural Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital fund centred on global food and water security, has announced the close of its inaugural $100m fund. It was shared that the fund selected …
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The UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak recently met with Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, HE Sakamoto Tetsushi, to …