Talking about sustainability in business is easy, but actually making it happen is another story. What was once a box to check off in annual reports or a marketing talking …
Opinion
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The European Union’s plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 has an Achilles’ heel: the EU relies on external sources – particularly Chinese companies – for 70-90% of the massive …
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The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is no longer a hypothetical proposition. As it enters its initial phases, it is crucial to analyze its potential to reshape global …
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Opinion
Cordless Innovation: Paving the Way to Safer, Greener, and More Efficient Regional Construction Sites
The Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) construction industry is at a crossroads. The region’s unprecedented infrastructure and development boom offers immense opportunities and significant challenges. As ambitious initiatives like …
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In an era defined by rapid social transformation, the role of community services has never been more critical. As societies grow increasingly diverse, the demand for skilled professionals capable of …
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Opinion
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Building the Future Through Sustainable Construction in the Gulf region
As we begin 2025 with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the UAE reflects on a transformative year for sustainability. The success of COP28 in 2023 provided the region with a global …
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RIO DE JANEIRO/NEW YORK – November’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, dubbed the “Finance COP,” left many deeply disappointed – for good reason. While the pledge to …
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In July, the Serbian government reinstated the permits for Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project, after canceling them in 2022 following public protests. The decision triggered demonstrations, with thousands of people …
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To date, the ocean has largely been treated as an afterthought in global climate strategies, sidelined in favor of more visible priorities like renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. But …
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Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries have much arid desert, but they are also home to mountain forests, rangelands, wetlands, and mangrove forests. Yet these habitats, which play …