In a strategic effort to strengthen Rwanda’s water security, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement worth AED 92 million with the Government of Rwanda to …
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Bloomberg Intelligence Report Reveals Growing Sustainable Finance Market in the MENA Region
A new report by Bloomberg Intelligence reveals the UAE banks’ growing position as a potential leader in sustainable finance, partially driven by an AED 1 trillion ($270 billion) commitment by …
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MAJRA Launches the MAJRA Impact Stream, Digital Gateway for Sustainable Impact
In an effort to direct private sector contributions towards implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aligned with ESG metrics and national priorities, MAJRA, the National CSR Fund, revealed the MAJRA …
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jalebi.io and Olive Gaea Partner to Tackle $1 Trillion Global Food Waste Crisis
In 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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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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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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Tourism Industry Urged to Embrace Regenerative Tourism for a Healthier Planet
A new scientific paper calls for the tourism industry to go beyond environmental sustainability and adopt regenerative tourism as the new paradigm for the industry – a tourism development model …
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Promoting Sustainable Communication in Abu Dhabi: a Conversation with Asha Sherwood
At the Global Media Congress, ESG MENA interviewed Asha Sherwood, CEO of AD Review, to discuss the various communication activities conducted by the company to empower ongoing communication in Abu …
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ESG MENA conducted a brief interview with Prof. Deepak Chopra, founder of The Chopra Foundation, at the Global Women’s Forum. He outlined his vision for Africa’s progress towards sustainability, and …