UN chief slams ‘distressing’ spending on arms over climate
Without action, "the situation will deteriorate," he warned. "Conflicts are multiplying. The climate crisis is set to spiral, as emissions...
World sees first 12 months above 1.5C warming level, says climate monitor
PARIS, FRANCE - Earth has endured 12 consecutive months of temperatures 1.5C hotter than the pre-industrial era for the first time...
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Algeria fires mostly contained but more residents forced to evacuate
Authorities said they deployed more than 1,700 firefighters over Wednesday and Thursday. The dead included more than 10 children and...
- Fierce fires have become an annual fixture in Algeria's parched forests where climate change is exacerbating a long-running drought
- Since the beginning of June, some 1,240 blazes have destroyed 5,345 hectares (13,200 acres) of forests and other woodland, Colonel Boughlef said
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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UN chief slams ‘distressing’ spending on arms over climate
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.