The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has initiated a series of environmental volunteer initiatives to foster environmental responsibility and help combat climate change, encouraging community members to actively contribute to sustainability. Rasha Ali Al Madfai, Acting Director of the Environmental Awareness Department at EAD, stated that environmental care is a shared commitment. “We aim […]
ABU DHABI: Chapter Zero UAE, the UAE’s new chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative, has been launched to empower UAE board directors to manage climate risks and opportunities effectively. This initiative aligns with the nation’s goals for a net-zero future, marking the 33rd global chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative. The launch, held in Abu […]
WORLD CAPITALS: A new report by global health experts highlights the severe impacts of climate change on public health, linking rising temperatures from fossil fuel emissions to escalating drought and food security issues. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, now in its eighth year, reports that 2023 was the hottest year on record, […]
DUBAI: Dubai Reef, a groundbreaking initiative under Dubai Can, has hit a new milestone with the completion of its first 1,000 reef modules. This achievement represents a significant leap in the project’s mission to foster marine biodiversity and advance ecological sustainability in Dubai’s waters. Launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]
The UAE’s ‘Road2.0 powered by UACA’ initiative has spurred a declaration from 17 leading corporate entities, marking a significant commitment to promote electric vehicle ecosystem and integrate zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) into the region’s commercial transport sector. Road2.0, spearheaded by the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA) in partnership with Emirates Nature-WWF, is aligned with the […]
The Emissions Gap Report 2024, titled No more hot air… please! is a stark reminder that if nations don’t boost their climate efforts quickly, our planet will warm beyond the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement, making it a thing of the past. This latest edition, the 15th in the series, gathers insights from top […]
DUBAI: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) recently concluded the 24th Cycle of Student Workshops, a three-day virtual event held from 21st to 23rd October. Under the theme “Reevaluating Reality: Discovering Our Sustainable City,” the workshops aimed to inspire and educate 433 students from 71 schools across the UAE, including both government and private institutions. The […]
SHARJAH: The Arabian Leopard Conservation Strategy Conference has successfully concluded after three days of insightful discussions at Sharjah Safari, organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). The event, held in partnership with the IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group, gathered experts and policymakers to tackle the urgent issues threatening the critically endangered Arabian Leopard. […]
DUBAI: Energy sector leaders in the UAE highlighted the significance of World Energy Day as a catalyst for collective action and global collaboration, while also celebrating the nation’s achievements in the clean energy field. Observed annually on October 22, this initiative aims to provide safe and sustainable energy for all and stresses the necessity for […]
AL AIN: A visit to a leading Emirati farm in Al Ain highlighted the advancements in modern agriculture and the importance of sustainable practices. The farm, managed by a local agricultural entrepreneur, serves as a model for innovative farming in the UAE, producing crops year-round. This visit aligns with the goals of the ‘Plant the […]
On July 17, Apex, bones of a cool stegosaurus dinosaur fossil, made waves in a sale for a staggering $44.6 million at Sotheby’s in New York City. The lucky buyer? Billionaire Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel. He plans to loan this incredible piece of history to American institutions for display, which sounds awesome. But […]
