Tag: Climate Change
The Sustainable City Unveils World’s First Net Zero Carbon Building
SEE Institute will be the world’s most sustainable building and a hub to promote knowledge in sustainability
The building is revealed during WETEX 2021, the...
UAE Unveils Three Initiatives to Mark World Environment Day
To celebrate World Environment Day 2021, held under the theme ‘Ecosystem Restoration’, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has rolled out three...
UAE Announces Offer to Host COP28
The United Arab Emirates today announced an offer to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations...
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award Deadline Extended
Suqia UAE extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, totalling USD 1 million in prizes, until the...
Ramadan Initiative to Distribute Home-grown Food in Sharjah
4,000 boxes of fresh home-grown produce to be distributed to local families
Programme to be managed by the Manbat farmer’s market, with assistance from Sharjah...
80% of GCC Consumers are Willing to Live More Sustainably
Visionary leadership a catalyst in public’s appetite for sustainability; 44% believe climate change is currently impacting their lives; Increased awareness would change behavior.
Public awareness...
Are Oil Majors Ready to Become Part of The Climate Change...
The list of companies making deep pledges on the environment is growing longer by the day. About one-quarter of Fortune 500 businesses now have...
Global Innovation Award 2021 Announces Winners at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), together with award sponsors and co-judges Bee’ah, Diamond Developers, and DP World UAE Region, named Cambrian...
MENA Region Holds Strong Potential for Low and Zero-Carbon Sources of...
Renewables and nuclear technologies claimed higher share in power supply mix due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The race for hydrogen is accelerating the penetration of...
Hot Asphalt is a Major Source of Urban Air Pollution
Asphalt is a significant source of air pollutants in urban areas, especially on hot and sunny days, according to a new study.
Asphalt is a...
Coronavirus Pandemic Will Drive Responsible Investing ‘Skywards’
The coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout will trigger a ‘skyward surge’ in sustainable, responsible and impactful investing over the next 12 months, affirms...
Dubai to Host 1st MENA Climate Week Coinciding With Expo 2020
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO)has announced that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)...
Reinventing Cities: Dubai to Participate in Global Competition to Transform Cities...
C40’s architecture and design competition Reinventing Cities opens with site in Dubai
Teams of architects, developers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and community groups compete for...
UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science highlights achievements
Research projects presented by UAEREP grant program awardees emerge as the most innovative among the 2000 participating scientists
UAEREP team interacts with leading...
Unemployment, Governance Challenges, Energy Price Shocks Seen as Major Risks in...
New risk analysis by the World Economic Forum shows risk perception by regional business leaders focuses on economic, governance, and security issues
Risks...
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Unveils National Marine Turtle Conservation...
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has rolled out the National Plan of Action for the Conservation of Marine Turtles in the...
The Sustainable City hosts ‘Greener Living’ festival
The Sustainable City, Dubai will host ‘Greener Living’, an environment-themed festival dedicated to promoting a modern and eco-friendly lifestyle through interactive activities and educative...
Harrison Ford: Climate Change is the greatest moral crisis of our...
Dubai, London, New York, Hong Kong threatened by rising sea levels
World needs governments, businesses, communities to act now, in 10 years it...