Dubai: Her Excellency Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, called upon global nations to leverage the significant opportunity offered by COP28 in the UAE to drive climate action, with a special focus on food systems transformation and promoting nature-based solutions. This was during her high-level meetings on the sidelines […]
Dubai: More than half (58%) of Arab youth are ready to support calls to boycott brands that damage the environment, rising to about two-thirds (65%) of youth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states followed by North Africa (58%) and the Levantine nations (51%). This comes amidst increasing worry among Arab youth about the impact […]
Dubai: ‘Yalla Return’, an innovative recycling initiative has launched in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Sobha Hartlands residential communities in Dubai, in partnership with PepsiCo and talabat. The solution aims to encourage residents to adopt sustainable practices through a gamified approach on the ‘Yalla Return’ mobile application, creating an engaging experience for those choosing to […]
Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment led the UAE delegation at the 62nd meeting of the Standing Committee of Ramsar Convention, held at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) headquarters in Gland, Switzerland The meeting was held under the presidency of the People’s Republic of China marking the conclusion of the […]
After experts confirmed that July was on course to be the world’s hottest month on record, UN Secretary General António Guterres declared that the era of global warming was over and that “the era of global boiling has arrived.” Guterres’ remarks were prompted after scientists confirmed on Thursday that the previous three weeks were the […]
Dubai: Dubai Municipality removed around 820 tonnes of maritime debris, including nine wooden boats and commercial vessels from Dubai Creek. This marks the first phase of the Municipality’s annual plan to maintain the sustainability of Dubai’s water canals. Dubai Municipality diverts 95 per cent of the waste generated in Dubai is diverted to recycling companies. […]
Al Ain: Since its founding in 1968, the Al Ain Zoo has played a crucial role in the preservation of a wide variety of wild species, especially perennial trees. These majestic trees, such as Sidr, Samar, and Ghaf, have been lovingly cared for over the years, showing the Zoo’s dedication to environmental conservation. Visitors can […]
Oxford/Abu Dhabi: A ground-breaking global competition inviting high school students and educators worldwide to contribute their innovative ideas and solutions to combat the climate crisis, has been launched by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and Burjeel Holdings. The Burjeel Holdings Oxford Saïd Climate Change Challenge culminates in a ceremony for ten finalists […]
Dubai: Dubai has consistently been rated as one of the ‘world’s best cities to drive’ with exceptional ratings in measures like traffic congestion and road and public transport quality. Now, the city is set to add a compelling eco-friendly dimension to its world-leading driving experience with an ambitious plan to expand its electric vehicle (EV) […]
Dubai, UAE, 16 June 2023: Customers who purchase the Samsung Galaxy S23 on Samsung.com can claim battery replacement for their old Galaxy phones for only AED 30, Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced. The offer is valid for Galaxy smartphones under three years old. Customers owning the Galaxy S10, Galaxy A10, A80, A01 and A04, Galaxy […]
Tatiana Antonelli Abella, Founder and Managing Director of Goumbook, the oldest Social Enterprise of UAE, recently organized the first MENA Ocean Summit in Dubai. Established in 2009, Goumbook has dedicated its efforts to raising awareness among the local community on Sustainability and Green Living. At the summit, The Brew News spoke with Tatiana on her […]
