ABU DHABI: The UAE marked Earth Day UAE 2024 with a strong reminder of its leadership in sustainability through bold, future-focused initiatives. From renewable energy and recycling to clean transport and marine conservation, the UAE continues to lead global efforts toward environmental protection. On April 22, Earth Day calls for climate action. In the UAE, […]
UAE to deploy electric tug boats for greener maritime operations at Khalifa Port ABU DHABI: In a bold move towards eco-friendly maritime operations, UAE-based Noatum Maritime—part of AD Ports Group—has announced the addition of two fully electric tug boats to its fleet at Khalifa Port. This marks a regional first and reflects the company’s strong […]
LIMA: A controversial amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is sparking fears over large-scale Amazon rainforest destruction and weakening of Indigenous land rights. The new law, passed in March, removes the need for government approval before converting forest land for other uses — a move that critics say effectively legalises years of illegal deforestation. […]
NEW DELHI: India has officially become the host country for the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global coalition working to protect the world’s seven iconic big cats—tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma. The agreement to establish IBCA’s headquarters in New Delhi was signed on April 17 between S P Yadav, IBCA […]
RAS AL KHAIMAH: A major leap for green farming in the UAE has just sprouted — the country’s first organic fertiliser facility is now officially open in Ras Al Khaimah. Built by Uterra Middle East Agro Industries, the facility sits in Al Ghail Industrial Zone and represents a $20 million investment into the future of […]
BANFF: The grizzlies are back — and none more famously than The Boss. The iconic 300-kg alpha male grizzly, officially known as Bear 122, has been spotted once again in the lower Bow Valley, captured on a trail camera on April 7. This marks the unofficial start of bear season in Banff National Park. Parks […]
KINSHASA: Around 50 hippos have died from anthrax in Africa’s oldest wildlife reserve, Virunga National Park, located in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Park officials confirmed that the carcasses were discovered floating in a river south of Lake Edward, near the border with Uganda. The cause of death was identified as anthrax, a dangerous […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Emirates Nature-WWF have announced a new 5-year Citizen Science strategy to empower youth and promote environmental conservation across the UAE. Launched under the Year of the Community and building on the success of the Connect with Nature programme, the strategy will run from 2025 to […]
Dubai: Hotpack Global, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has successfully completed the installation of a 2.2 MW rooftop solar power system at its cutting-edge manufacturing facility in National Industries Park (NIP), Dubai. This milestone marks one of the largest solar energy installations in the NIP area, reinforcing Hotpack’s commitment to environmental sustainability and […]
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: A rare sighting of four snow leopards in the snowy cliffs of northern Pakistan has sparked excitement among conservationists. These elusive big cats are rarely seen in the wild, making this an extraordinary moment for wildlife preservation in the region. The footage was captured by Sakhawat Ali, a gamekeeper and photography enthusiast from Hushe […]
Rooftop, carport, bus parking solar systems to be installed in 23 GEMS schools in Dubai. Dubai: GEMS Education and decarbonisation pioneer Positive Zero have signed what amounts to the largest renewable energy deal in the UAE education sector to date. The record agreement covers the design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of solar rooftops, carports, and […]
