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 …
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Fueled by the clean-energy transition and surging gold prices, demand for critical minerals and metals is rising at an unprecedented pace. This trend has supercharged mining activities, posing a serious …
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In recent years, e-commerce has revolutionised the way consumers shop, but its impact extends beyond convenience and variety. As the world grapples with climate change, the intersection of e-commerce and …
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Water is the foundation of our planet’s ecosystem, yet nearly one-third of the global population faces water scarcity. Climate change is exacerbating this crisis, intensifying droughts and shifting rainfall patterns …
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Cities across the Middle East are experiencing an infrastructure boom, driving the demand for steel, cement, petrochemicals, and aluminum. However, the production of these essential materials faces significant decarbonisation challenges. …