The United Arab Emirates concluded its participation in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) by emphasising the…
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ACWA Power Launches Two Environmental and Social Development Initiatives | COP16
by RachelACWA Power, a water desalination and green energy company, announced two environmental and social development initiatives during COP16. These include a donation to the Global Coral R&D Accelerator Platform Foundation…
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jalebi.io and Olive Gaea Partner to Tackle $1 Trillion Global Food Waste Crisis
by RachelIn an effort to combat the global food waste crisis, UAE-born start-ups jalebi.io and Olive Gaea have announced a strategic partnership. The agreement was signed at Hub71 – Abu Dhabi’s…
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With the rapid increase in global concerns about climate change, the depletion of natural resources, and the increase in waste, the world is looking to companies to play a more…
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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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$12 billion+ Pledged for Land Restoration amid COP16 Land Financing Talks
by RachelIn 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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Saudi Arabia Assumes UNCCD Presidency at COP16 Opening Ceremony
by RachelSaudi Arabia has officially been elected as President of the sixteenth Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16). The recognition of the Presidency took…
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Learn about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Goals Related to the Year 2030
by RachelIn an interview with ESG MENA, Nouf Abdulghani, Principal Renewable Energy Engineer at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, highlighted the kingdom’s ambitious renewable energy goals.
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Muhammed Kusuma Discusses the Importance of Sustainable Peatland Management
by RachelMuhammad Kusuma, Director of Peatland Ecosystem Degradation Control at Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment, highlighted the importance of sustainable peatland management in an interview with ESG Mena.
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UAE Minister of Climate Change Calls for Greater Collaboration at COP29
by RachelIn an effort to highlight the UAE’s efforts to foster collaboration and inclusion in climate mitigation, Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and…