Governments, experts, environmental activists and Indigenous groups are convening in Cali, Colombia, this month for the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological …
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DevelopingFood & Water
The Future of Water is at Stake: How Climate Change is Magnifying the Crisis in the MENA
This month, a new UN report found that 2023 was the driest year for global rivers in more than three decades, underlining a significant shift in water availability amid the …
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The global mental health crisis is escalating, including in the workplace. Employees increasingly report high levels of stress, anxiety and depression, detrimental not only to their quality of life but …
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DevelopingInnovation & Education
Dr Matthew Sukumaran Talks Embedding Sustainability Within Education
Earlier this year, Heriot-Watt University Dubai and Dubai Humanitarian formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing capacity building, knowledge sharing and the adoption of sustainability solutions within the humanitarian sector. …
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DevelopingEnvironmentFood & Water
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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DevelopingEnvironment
Climate Migration in North Africa: Seeking Protection in the Face of Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our times, and its implications for population movement are becoming clear. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …
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As climate change continues to heat up, major fossil fuel-producing nations like the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) face mounting pressure to ramp up renewables and jumpstart …
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DevelopingInnovation & Education
Dubai Hosts 26th International Summit on Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
The 26th International Summit on Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine kicked off this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event gathers participants from across 116 countries, including 3,200 …
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