Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has secured the Smart Water Project of the Year Award 2024 at the esteemed Global Water Awards, marking another significant milestone in its track record of success. The award recognizes DEWA’s pioneering Hydro Insight system, the world’s first fully automated system developed by a water utility. DEWA engineered […]
Dubai: Due to many people interested in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) is giving more time for people to apply. This award is part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. It’s the 4th time they’re giving this award, and the total […]
Geneva: A UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) study highlights the significant potential of seaweed in addressing climate action, food security, and gender equality. Despite its versatility and economic importance, seaweed often remains overshadowed by fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Chantal Line Carpentier, head of UNCTAD’s trade and environment branch, emphasizes seaweed’s multifaceted benefits in advancing sustainable […]
In a heartwarming twist, Sir David Attenborough has passed the torch to 50 schoolchildren for a unique episode of Planet Earth III by BBC. Released on Earth Day 2024, the episode, titled “Planet Earth III: Narrated By Kids,” showcases the beauty of our planet through the youthful voices of children aged nine to 13. Also […]
The one-of-a-kind eco-conscious fest partners with The Storey Group and Emirates Environmental Group to support global reforestation and habitat protection efforts in the UAE. Dubai: EarthSoul Festival, in collaboration with The Storey Group, a sustainability-focused business consultancy firm, and Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), an environmental non-governmental organization, has announced the launch of EarthSoul Fest Forest […]
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has kicked off a major project called Dubai Reef. The goal? To create safe homes for fish in the ocean. They’re building special structures and placing them in the water to give […]
Sharjah: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah proudly introduces “Tarthooth,” the newest addition to the Sharjah Safari project. Named after a resilient plant that blooms with rainfall, Tarthooth is the second African savannah elephant born within this groundbreaking initiative, marking a significant milestone. Tarthooth joins the ranks of Samra, another African savanna […]
Abu Dhabi: A groundbreaking study by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. technology giant IBM has found that green parks in Abu Dhabi play a crucial role in reducing urban temperature, with some areas experiencing a cooling effect of up to 2.2°C. Dr. Salman Khan, Associate Professor […]
Dubai: Expo City Farm is inviting the UAE to engage in a celebration of nature and community in its first ever Harvest Festival on 27 and 28 April. The weekend festival, in partnership with Manbat – which works with farms and runs farmers markets throughout the UAE – will promote sustainable practices, showcasing the hard […]
Abu Dhabi: The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZF) has provided more than 390 grants of more than AED14.3 million since its establishment to support the conservation of threatened bird species around the world, according to The Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO). MBZF’s commitment to the conservation of bird species is rooted in the […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the expansion of its native tree-tagging programme to encompass all naturally occurring native trees in Abu Dhabi’s wild habitats and natural reserves. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Agency’s strategic partners aimed at bolstering sustainability, safeguarding Abu Dhabi’s natural heritage, and reinforcing the emirate’s […]
