In a bid to mobilise state and non-state actors to deliver lasting solutions for land degradation, desertification and drought, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency has announced the launch of the …
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In an effort to increase sustainability efforts in the region, the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) has unveiled its Decarbonisation Strategy. The Centre will play a vital role in contributing …
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$12 billion+ Pledged for Land Restoration amid COP16 Land Financing Talks
In a significant move to boost funding for land restoration, over $12 billion has now been pledged to interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began. The Arab Coordination Group became …
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In a continued effort to promote sustainability and climate action in the MENA region, Goumbook launched their Mangroves United campaign at the inaugural Sports Impact Summit 2024 at the Atlantis, …
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COP16 Presidency Calls on Private Sector to ‘Ramp Up’ Funding in Land Restoration Finance ‘Blackhole’
In an effort to accelerate land restoration financing, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency called for the private sector to ‘ramp up’ funding, after a UNCCD report highlighted only 6 per …
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Dr. Amna Al Dahak Outlines the UAE’s Vision for Tackling Climate Crises | COP16
In a bid to promote the UAE’s Vision for tackling drought and land degradation, and advancing global food and water security, HE Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister …
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Sustainable Square: the Sole ESG Partner for the 2024 MEIRA Annual Conference
Sustainable Square announced its participation as the sole ESG Partner of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) 16th Annual Conference. This event is set to take place at the …
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In an effort to strive for a sustainable future, the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) was launched in 2021 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince …
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ICBA: Advancing Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture | COP29
In an effort to emphasise the critical role of sustainable agriculture in addressing the growing challenges of climate change, food insecurity, water scarcity and land degradation, the International Centre For …
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COP16: Launch of Drought Partnership and AI-Powered Observatory
Leaders from governments, the private sector, civil society and global stakeholders are meeting to accelerate progress on sustainable land management at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16, …