SHARJAH: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced that it has completed preparations for the “Arabian Leopard Conservation Strategy” Conference, scheduled to be held from October 21 to 23 at Sharjah Safari. This important event is organised in collaboration with the IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group. The conference aims to shed […]
ABU DHABI: The Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit 2024 kicked off in Abu Dhabi with a focus on building a greener future. Led by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, the event brings together experts, business leaders, and innovators to discuss how to make the world […]
ABU DHABI: The Year of Sustainability, under the tagline “Plan To Action,” has rolled out several exciting events and activities aimed at the public, focusing on four main areas: green transportation, reducing water and energy use, responsible consumption, and wise planting. These events, designed to involve both individuals and organizations across the UAE, aim to […]
CAIRO: On Arab Environment Day the Arab League has warned about the negative effects of natural resource depletion and land degradation on food security and stability in the region. Around 90 percent of Arab countries’ land is dry or extremely dry, making it prone to desertification. Ambassador Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al Maliki, Assistant Secretary-General […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has banned the cultivation, production, and spread of the toxic oleander plant in Abu Dhabi. This decision follows local and federal laws to protect people, especially children and pets, from the plant’s dangers. Oleander, a popular plant for its beauty, is poisonous in all […]
ABU DHABI: Umm Al Emarat Park is bringing back its popular Park Market for the fourth season, starting on 18th October. The market will be open every Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, offering a great selection of local vendors, handmade crafts, and food options, making it a perfect spot for family […]
SHARJAH: In a major announcement, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, shared that the nature reserves in Sharjah aren’t meant for people to walk around in, but rather to protect the environment. These spaces are there to safeguard wild plants, animals, trees, insects, and reptiles, helping maintain the natural balance. […]
NEW DELHI: India’s goal of reaching 500 Gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030 as part of its strategy to achieve a low-carbon economy touched a new milestone with a new unit of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project achieving criticality. “This achievement is notable as India continues to balance its growing energy needs with […]
NEW DELHI: India is turning around its severely 250 polluted, encroached upon or dried up waterbodies as a major source for water security. A one-year-long sample survey by India’s Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) of 250 waterbodies has revealed that 140 of these recorded remarkable recovery and are now “best cases” in this effort. […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has launched the first phase of electric bus operations as part of its push towards environmentally friendly public transport. The new buses are part of SRTA’s effort to support the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative, with 10 electric buses now running on three routes: to Dubai, Ajman, […]
Let’s talk about microplastics—those teeny, tiny pieces of plastic that are wreaking havoc on our environment and health. You’ve probably heard the term floating around, but what exactly are they? Microplastics are bits of plastic smaller than 5 millimetres. They come from broken-down plastic products like bottles, bags, or synthetic fabrics. They’re also deliberately added […]
