‘AI saved 1.5 billion liters of water, cut carbon emissions equivalent to 1 million trees in Saudi Arabia’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to saving 150 million sheets of paper and conserving 1.5 billion...
‘Moment of truth’ for world-first plastic pollution treaty
Bangkok, Thailand - Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next...
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Saudi urges leniency in climate change policies for low income nations
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that policies to address climate change should not "crush the bones" of...
- Climate change is "relevant and important" but "should not be attended to by crushing the bones and the future of the less (powerful) people," Prince Abdulaziz said.
- Prince Abdulaziz said on Thursday that attempts to provide financial support to countries affected by climate change had so far delivered poor results.
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Higher global temperatures culprit El Nino could stay till Apr 2024
Geneva, Switzerland - The El Nino weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is expected to last until at least April...
- El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, as well as drought in some parts of the world and heavy rains elsewhere
- The UN's World Meteorological Organization said the current El Nino, which developed rapidly during July-August this year, was likely to peak between now and January
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Fossil fuel plans by producing nations threatens 1.5C limit: UN
Most of the world's leading producers of fossil fuels have pledged to achieve "net-zero" emissions by midcentury -- a target...
- UNEP report covers 20 countries that account for 82 percent of production and 73 percent of consumption of the world's fossil fuel supply
- UNEP said the world's biggest emitter China produces just over half of the world's supply of coal, the most polluting of the fossil fuels
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Turkmenistan plants over 470,000 trees in a single day
Turkmenistan is one of the most closed societies in the world, where dissent is outlawed and the Berdymukhamedov family have...
- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says water stress in Turkmenistan is "extremely high".
- Three-quarters of the country are covered by the black sands of the Karakum Desert and annual precipitation is below 100 mm in places.
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AI to contribute in enhancing low-emissions development
BONN, GERMANY - Artificial intelligence (AI) can make substantial contributions to climate-resilient and low-emissions development.UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial...
- UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action explores the role of AI as a tool for climate action in developing countries.
- It aims to deliver results both on policy and implementation, under the first joint work program of UN Climate Change’s Technology Mechanism.
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Global energy meet discusses way forward to net-zero emissions
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – High-level representatives from the member states of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), international organizations, experts...
- The two-day forum showcased innovative technologies and transformative solutions to accelerate low-emission, climate-resilient development.
- The international event aimed to foster new partnerships to scale up investments and technology transfer to developing countries.
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Climate ‘loss and damage’ fund tops UAE talks ahead of COP28
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Setting up a "loss and damage" fund for poorer nations hit by climate change dominated preliminary talks...
- "The main focus for the moment is clearly the loss and damage fund," French Energy Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher told AFP.
- The loss and damage fund is based on voluntary contributions and is not an "obligation", Pannier-Runacher added.
Oman revives CO2-busting mangroves as climate threat lurks
Oman, a minor oil producer compared with its neighbours the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, is moving quickly in...
- The country of 4.5 million people has become the Gulf's centre for mangrove restoration and preservation
- Mangrove habitats can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a faster rate than forests
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COP28 wide open to private sector, says climate talks chief
ABU DHABI, UAE - Upcoming UN climate talks in Dubai will be open to the private sector on an unprecedented scale,...
- Sultan Al Jaber, the COP28 president has consistently tried to frame the climate crisis as an economic opportunity.
- He said about 70 ministers and 100 delegations are attending the two-day talks, more than double the usual number.
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1.5C goal on the line as countries gear up for key climate talks
Paris, France -- Facing record-shattering temperatures and a geopolitical tinderbox, countries are scrambling to lay the groundwork for crucial UN climate...
- Ministers meet next week in the United Arab Emirates to grapple with flashpoint issues, including the future of fossil fuels.
- Rich polluters are under pressure to finally meet their promise to provide $100 billion in funding by 2020 for poorer nations to prepare for climate extremes.
‘AI saved 1.5 billion liters of water, cut carbon emissions equivalent to 1 million trees in Saudi Arabia’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to saving 150 million sheets of paper and conserving 1.5 billion...
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Energy companies to test CO2 capture in Brazil undersea oil field
PARIS, FRANCE - A consortium of Brazilian, British, French and Chinese energy firms will test new technology aimed at capturing CO2...
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Makkah region sees 600% surge in green spaces within 5 months
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - There has been a 600% increase in green spaces in Makkah region from August to December...
Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers
The 7.5-magnitude quake on January 1 that rattled Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves more...
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Race against time after deadly Japan quake
The 7.5-magnitude quake, which hit Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu, triggered tsunami waves more than a meter...
- USGS said the quake had a magnitude of 7.5. Japan's meteorological agency measured it at 7.6 and said it was one of more than 150 to shake Noto peninsula
- Almost 33,000 households were without power in the region, which saw temperatures touch freezing overnight, the local energy provider said
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Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution regulating single-use products in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive...
- The aim of the resolution is to protect the environment, encourage people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
- The move also aims to encourage the private sector to promote the use of recycled products.
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GCC forges ahead in sustainable tech initiatives
In 2023, the Gulf countries made a strong push towards renewable energy and pioneering green hydrogen projects, signaling a significant...
- In 2023, the Gulf countries made a strong push towards renewable energy and pioneering green hydrogen projects, signaling a significant green transition in the region.
- The GCC's commitment to sustainable technology initiatives, including advancements in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and smart city solutions, make it a global leader.