The competition, running for the second year, to start accepting entries from 10 June; top finalists of global climate challenge, to present their solutions during COP29 in Azerbaijan Abu Dhabi/Oxford : Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in collaboration with Burjeel Holdings, have announced the launch of the second edition of the Oxford Saïd-Burjeel Holdings […]
Washington: Many of the world’s poorest people are farmers who rely on their small, rain-fed family farms for sustenance. However, due to factors like drought and extreme heat, crops that once thrived now struggle for water. The World Bank emphasizes the importance of climate-resilient irrigation in a recent report titled “Transforming Lives Through Climate-Resilient Irrigation: […]
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres says it’s time for everyone—governments, businesses, investors, scientists, and communities—to unite and protect our oceans. Speaking on World Oceans Day, he highlights the critical state of our oceans due to climate change, pollution, and harmful human activities. The theme for World Oceans Day 2024 is “Awaken New Depths,” emphasizing […]
Geneva: There is an 80 percent chance that the annual average global temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels at least once in the next five years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This highlights the urgency of meeting the goals set in the Paris Agreement on climate change, […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) announced a significant milestone in sustainability during the Year of Sustainability. They designated nine key biodiversity areas (KBAs) in the UAE, recognized globally for their importance in protecting endangered plants and animals. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed this project […]
Dubai: Thanks to the UAE’s forward-thinking leadership, the UAE is now a leading investor in renewable energy and has made significant progress in reducing emissions from the energy sector. On World Environment Day, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, highlighted the UAE’s leadership in climate action. The Energy Institute’s Statistical Review […]
The average global temperature reached a new high on July 3 at 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest average since records initially began in the 19th century and since satellite monitoring began in the 1970s. July 4 was even hotter, reaching 0.17 degrees Celsius (0.31 degrees Fahrenheit) higher. The high temperatures come after […]
Abu Dhabi: On World Environment Day, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed several environmental initiatives and pioneering ideas that aim to strengthen the UAE’s sustainability efforts and preserve natural resources by encouraging innovation. During a reception at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness met with entrepreneurs, youth, and officials […]
Abu Dhabi: As “World Environment Day” is celebrated today, June 5, themed “Our Land. Our Future. The hashtag #GenerationRestoration”, is promoted for UAE’s focus on land restoration, desertification combat, and drought resilience is pronounced. The UAE stands as a regional leader in fighting desertification, evident through proactive measures and solutions fostering green spaces and protected […]
Dubai: Students, staff and families from GEMS schools have prevented two tonnes of e-waste from ending up in landfill sites in the UAE. The year-long campaign, which has now concluded, was created to raise awareness among students of the impact of digital waste. In a city where many people choose to buy new devices instead […]
The world’s top orange juice manufacturers are confronting a significant supply crisis, prompting them to consider alternative fruits. A report by Fundecitrus and CitrusBR highlights that Brazilian orange farmers are experiencing their smallest harvest in decades due to the climate crisis and a citrus disease known as greening. Brazil, the leading global producer and exporter […]
