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Climate Change

Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil announce climate ‘troika’

The UAE hosted last year's COP28 conference in Dubai, while Azerbaijan will host this year's summit followed by Brazil in...

Economy

EU seeks 90 percent drop in greenhouse emission by 2040

Strasbourg, France - The EU on Tuesday urged a 90-percent cut to its greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, even as the...

Geostrategy

Algeria fire crews rein in blazes that left 38 dead

Deadly fires have become an annual scourge in Algeria, where climate change has turned large areas of forest into a...
  • Deadly fires have become an annual scourge in Algeria, where climate change has turned large areas of forest into a tinderbox in the blistering summer months
  • Authorities have been accused of being ill-prepared, with few firefighting aircraft available despite record casualties in last year's blazes
Geostrategy

Jordan elected to global body to end plastic pollution

Jordan won the direct election to become a member of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to End Plastic Pollution, which is...
  • Jordan won the election to become a member of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to End Plastic Pollution
  • The international body to find ways to end plastic pollution is expected to produce an agreement by 2024
Economy

DEWA alert service reduce 217,370 tons of carbon emissions

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its High-Water Usage Alert service has helped to reduce 217,370 tons...
  • DEWA's High-Water Usage Alert service sends instant notifications to customers to quickly conduct necessary maintenance to reduce wastage
  • These alert services helped identify 1,062,781 water leakage reports, 23,199 defects, and 11,566 cases of increased load
Economy

World Green Economy Summit in Dubai supports UAE COP28

Since its launch in 2014, the WGES has succeeded in galvanising global efforts to promote the shift towards a green...
  • Since its launch in 2014, the WGES has succeeded in galvanising global efforts to promote the shift towards a green economy
  • The WGES also plays a key role in supporting the UAE’s outstanding climate action efforts and its commitment to sustainability
Arts & Culture

Salt of the earth: Israeli artist’s Dead Sea sculptures

Landau works by suspending the objects in the salt lake from frames and later, she carefully liberates the brittle artefacts...
  • Landau works by suspending the objects in the salt lake from frames and later, she carefully liberates the brittle artefacts with the help of several assistants
  • Dozens of Landau's Dead Sea sculptures, as well as old and new video art installations, will be on display at the Israel Museum in October
Geostrategy

Saudi delegation discuss energy, climate action at Tokyo conference

A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), participated in Tokyo’s 43rd International Association for...
  • The discussions included the future role of fossil fuels, decarbonization risks and opportunities, renewables, energy economics.
  • Titled “Mapping the Energy Future, Voyage in Uncharted Territory,” the conference functioned from July 31 to August 4, 2022.
Business

ADDED, EWEC sign MoU to improve sustainability, clean energy adoption

The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) today signed a Memorandum...
  • EWEC will collaborate with ADDED through the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) to develop new solutions that will support the innovation of energy products.
  • They will also lead the drafting of proposals to ensure ongoing improvements to the ecosystem, attract new investments and enable sustainable firms to thrive in Abu Dhabi.
Geostrategy

UAE, Germany to cooperate in ecotourism, environment conservation

UAE and Germany have reviewed cooperation on biosphere reserves, ecotourism, and environmental conservation. A delegation from the German Development Cooperation...
  • AE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), represented by its Biodiversity Department, shared insights on ecotourism prospects with a German delegation.
  • The ministry explored collaboration to control marine pollution and promote sustainable aquatic environment.
Business

Kurdish Iraqi farmer sprouts online advice, green awareness

The mustachioed 50-year-old with almost half a million Facebook followers posts weekly videos on topics such as protecting fruit trees,...
  • The mustachioed 50-year-old with half a million Facebook followers posts weekly videos on topics such as protecting fruit trees and helping people get more from their farms
  • With Iraq already witnessing record low rainfall and high temperatures in recent years, Muhamad warned that if the government doesn't act now, the damage will be done
Geostrategy

Jordan, Canada to forge cooperation in food and water security

Jordan and Canada on Sunday discussed enhancing bilateral development cooperation, especially in food and water security. Jordan’s Minister of Planning...
  • Canada is expected to support the education sector and vocational and technical education in Jordan.
  • The two sides agreed to renew the MoU signed in 2015 between both countries to identify the areas where Canada could support Jordan.

COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil announce climate ‘troika’

The UAE hosted last year's COP28 conference in Dubai, while Azerbaijan will host this year's summit followed by Brazil in...
Economy

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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...
Science

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...
Science

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...
Geostrategy
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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.
Geostrategy

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.
Economy

Buildings should absorb more carbon than they release

"Buildings should produce more clean energy than they consume. This transformation demands a reevaluation of our relationship with nature. Rather...
  • Renowned architect and design innovator Michael Pawlyn emphasizes the need for net positive sustainability actions.
  • The health of natural systems is pivotal for future progress, he adds during the recent Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture.