Innovative solutions crucial for marine conservation
The MENA Oceans Network, launched at the COP28, marks a pivotal step in addressing urgent ocean-related challenges in the region,...
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Tunisian villages grapple with severe water scarcity
Ouled Omar, Tunisia - Tunisian villager Ounissa Mazhoud ties two empty jerry cans to a donkey and cautiously descends a stony...
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Climate talks in Bonn to reignite momentum to tackle warming
Negotiators from almost 200 countries will meet in Bonn Monday for climate talks tasked with reigniting momentum on tackling global...
- The conference of 200 countries in Bonn will set the stage for a fresh round of major UN talks later this year in Egypt
- UN chief has warned that Russia's invasion of Ukraine risked slowing action to combat the climate crisis
UAE an example of environmental commitment: Almheiri
The UAE leads the region’s response to climate change and effectively participates in stepping up collective climate action, says Environment...
- UAE has placed environmental protection at the heart of its development strategy, says Environment Minister
- UAE has made distinctive contributions to international efforts to tackle climate change, says Almheiri
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ENEC, KEPCO discuss cooperation in nuclear sector, ways to curb carbon emission
The Barakah Plant will help in the decarbonization of the power sector in the UAE and the Arab World
- ENEC, KEPCO discussed prospects for future cooperation and exploring the opportunities available in the nuclear energy sector
- The overall completion rate of the Barakah Plant is now over 97 percent and the first and second units are producing electricity
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Saudi Arabia names Adel al-Jubeir as first climate envoy
Saudi Arabia announced Sunday it had named a senior diplomat as its first climate envoy, as officials vow to ramp...
- The announcement did not include details about the envoy's mandate
- Jubeir, who previously served as foreign minister and ambassador to Washington, will continue in his role at the foreign ministry
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Turkey grapples with fires from plastic recycling plants
Although Turkey has become the leading importer of European plastic waste after China banned imports in 2018 but according to...
- In Kartepe, an industrial town in the country's northwest, one of these sites was closed by the authorities in December after the outbreak of three fires in less than a month
- There was a fire every three days in Turkey's plastic reprocessing plants on average last year
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Making art in Jordan out of trash
Jordan-based artist Maria Nissan is on a mission: to rid the world of single-use plastics and to raise public awareness...
- Nissan, US citizen of Iraqi origin, urges people to avoid buying plastic products and to go shopping with reusable bags
- Jordanians use three billion plastic bags every year, of which only seven percent is recycled, according to the UN Development Program
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Saudi Arabia, UPLink in deal to counter sustainable development issues
This is a part of the Kingdom’s agenda to achieve sustainable development 2030 locally and internationally.
- The Saudi ministry seeks to explore the joint issues in the field of food security, food waste recycling.
- The move is a part of the Kingdom’s agenda to achieve sustainable development 2030 locally and internationally.
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UAE and India to expand ties in renewable power, sustainable finance
India was the second-largest trading partner of the UAE in 2021 as it accounted for 9 percent of the total...
- The UAE and India agreed to expand bilateral cooperation towards accelerated climate action and implementation of the Paris agreement.
- The UAE’s cooperation with India in the area of climate aims to support India’s ambition to achieve 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy.
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Oil, gas firms use Ukraine war to resist climate efforts: report
The London-based think tank InfluenceMap analyzed advertisements and declarations by the companies in the weeks before and after Russia's invasion...
- The London-based think tank InfluenceMap analyzed advertisements and declarations by the companies in the weeks before and after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- Oil and gas sector has quickly mobilized around the war in Ukraine and high gas prices to promote the need for more 'American-made energy'
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Saudi Arabia to form national land alliance: Minister at GLF
The forum will discuss issues like land decentralization, climate crisis, youth and land-based opportunities in rural areas, and building partnerships.
- The Saudi agriculture minister Khaled Hneifat was speaking at the 9th triannual four day Global Land Forum.
- The forum is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, the SEEDS Jordanian youth organization and the EU.
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ADB capital reforms unlock $100bn to support Asia and the Pacific region
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved capital management reforms that unlock US$100 billion in new funding capacity...
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IMF approves $1.3bn for Morocco to help transition to a greener economy
WASHINGTON, US - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for Morocco of...
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Europe should move faster on energy transition, say IEA, ECB
PARIS, FRANCE - Europe must invest more quickly and massively in its energy transition if it wants to remain a global...
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‘Mainstream sustainability for a net-zero future’
“As the UAE gears up to host COP28, it's crucial to involve all partners in hastening climate action, both locally...
- UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability into business operations
- At the 12th NDCA, Minister Almheiri urges businesses to mainstream sustainability and highlights the pivotal role of carbon registries in achieving Net Zero by 2050
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Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record, says data
WASHINGTON, US - The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum...
- The ice pack typically reaches its largest size during the colder winter months, so the September 10 reading will likely remain this year's maximum.
- At its high-point this year, the sea ice was 1.03 million square kilometers smaller than the previous record.
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Rising demand for critical metals pose dilemmas for investors
PARIS, FRANCE - Soaring demand for the raw materials needed for the transition towards renewable energy is creating dilemmas for investors...
- Demand for lithium, an essential component of car batteries, could increase ninefold between 2022 and 2050, said the International Energy Agency.
- Lithium and other metals that the IEA calls “key to the clean energy transition” will be the topic of a summit hosted by the global energy watchdog in Paris.