Paris, France - A world facing catastrophic climate change is perilously off course in meeting goals for slashing carbon pollution and boosting finance for the developing world, according to the UN's first official progress report out Friday. The 2015 Paris treaty has successfully driven climate action, but "much more is needed...

The leaders of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank announced that the two institutions will collaborate more closely to tackle the "existential threat" posed by climate change. "Climate change is a threat to global peace, security, economic stability," IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga...

"2023 is the year that climate records were not just broken but smashed," said Mark Maslin, a professor of climatology at University College London.

The G20, which accounts for about 85 percent of the world's economy and greenhouse gas emissions, will meet in New Delhi in the absence of China and Russia's leaders, as the invasion of Ukraine, trade and the future of fossil fuels stir tensions.

The wildfire smoke recently suffocating cities from Athens to New York may be the most visible sign of air pollution brought on by heat waves. But extreme heat can also induce a whole host of other chemical processes that are hazardous for human health, the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization...

Stressing that “we are in a race against time” on issues from climate change and biodiversity loss to education and gender equality, he calls on Member States to “put money where our promises are” — supporting sustainable development with appropriate regulations, financing, capacity-building and verification.

The bank of screens in Ismail Aydin's Istanbul water management system control room flashes a worrying number: 29.7 percent. That is the capacity level to which Istanbul's water reservoirs have dropped after another steamy summer put Turkey's largest city on the edge of a potential catastrophe.

Canada is suffering through its worst forest fire season in recorded history, with much of the country hit by high temperatures and serious drought. A total area of 15 million hectares (37 million acres) has now burned, an area larger than Greece.

"International reports indicate that the countries in the Middle East and North Africa region are most vulnerable to climate change risks, as 60 percent of the region's population lives in areas that suffer severely from water stress, and 20 million people could be displaced due to climate change," she adds.

Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al Mashat, said the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) is likely to address climate change issue and its effects on countries and people, local media reports said. The UAE will host...

Nearly eight out of 10 cows across the planet are already experiencing excessively high body temperatures, spiked respiration rates, bowed heads and open-mouthed panting -- all symptoms associated with severe heat stress, the study said. In tropical climates, 20 percent of cattle endure those symptoms year-round.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chambers has contributed to the emirate’s drive for sustainability by saving a total of 72,239 litres of water between June 2022 and June 2023, equivalent to 3,822 five-gallon bottles. The savings were achieved as part of the chambers’ participation in ‘Dubai Can’, a sustainability initiative launched...

Athens, Greece--Hundreds of firefighters in Greece struggled Thursday to gain the upper hand against major wildfires burning unchecked for a sixth day, leaving 20 dead. A dangerous blaze continued to burn on Mount Parnitha near Athens, in the largest forest adjoining the capital, threatening a national park for a second day....

This ambitious strategy, commissioned by the ASEAN Member States and with the support from the Australia for ASEAN Futures (AUS4ASEAN) initiative, frames the need for ASEAN to pursue carbon neutrality with utmost urgency, and in doing so unlock the huge value potential of a green transformation of the region.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he had spoken with British Columbia Premier David Eby about the "rapidly evolving and incredibly devastating wildfire situation" and pledged federal resources in responding to the disaster. Blazes far away in the neighboring Northwest Territories have meanwhile prompted the evacuation of regional capital Yellowknife, leaving...

Estimates reveal a 9-meter decline in Caspian Sea water levels, shrinking the area by 24 percent, as the northern half witnesses a more significant drop than the southern part.

Riyadh-based Ceer is collaborating with Siemens Digital Industries Software to accelerate Ceer’s digital transformation and empower its engineers to design and build truly next-generation vehicles.

Shorelines at Habbaniyah, about 70 kilometres west of Baghdad, have receded by several dozen meters after years of drought ravaged parts of the country.

Through the COP28 Summit, the UAE aims to facilitate discussions, build consensus, and catalyze transformative actions to address the escalating global climate crisis.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister for Energy Transition of the French Republic met and issued a joint communiqué: The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the French Republic acknowledge that energy is one of the main pillars of...

Lahaina, a town of more than 12,000 and former home of the Hawaiian royal family, has been reduced to ruins, its lively hotels and restaurants turned to ashes. No emergency sirens were sounded, and residents have spoken of learning about the blaze because of neighbors running down the street yelling...

It has been experiencing its fourth consecutive summer of drought, and temperatures in the country have been around 50 degrees Celsius. "Rising temperatures plus the drought, and the fact that the loss of diversity is a reality, is a wake-up call for Iraq and for the world," UN human rights...

Drastic government measures have restricted water use for some purposes, including crop irrigation, and authorities have cracked down on illegal practices they long ignored.

ABU DHABI, UAE - Key UAE government entities have partnered to boost coordination between advanced technology and space sectors. The collaboration is aimed at harnessing emerging technological innovations and developments to tackle global climate change.   The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), UAE Space Agency, and COP28, through...

“In conflict, international humanitarian law is clear: parties to armed conflict must take constant care to spare the objects necessary to produce food and drinking water and they must never target civilian objects. There is not only a moral but a legal duty also to uphold these norms,” Al Kaabi...

Life in Bahrain largely moves indoors during the summer months, with the ever-present Arctic blast of air-conditioning systems.

Washington, United States - They are ubiquitous in the United States, controversial in Europe and coveted in South Asia. As heatwaves intensify across the world, air conditioning has taken center stage. For better or for worse, these power-hungry appliances are among the most common adaptations to a warming world. They have...

Kuwait City, Kuwait -- As the blazing summer sun beats down on Kuwait, shoppers stroll down a promenade lined with palm trees and European-style boutiques, all without breaking a sweat. In one of the world's hottest desert countries, it's all made possible by architecture and technology: the entire street is located...

ADNOC "is accelerating its decarbonization plan to advance its net-zero ambition to 2045, compared to its previous target of 2050," the company said in a statement. It said it intends to "increase its investments and redouble efforts in decarbonization," relying on an initial financing of $15 billion for "low-carbon solutions"...

"The UAE believes in the importance of joint action, integration of efforts, and promotion of economic development for countries facing development challenges and affected by irregular migration, according to a framework of joint planning with various international partners," adds Al Hashimy.

NEW DELHI, INDIA - A Joint Arab-Indian Chamber of Commerce is to be “activated” soon. This was announced in the “Delhi Declaration” at the conclusion of the sixth India-Arab Partnership Conference in New Delhi, local media reports said. The Declaration asserted that “India and the Arab countries are witnessing a...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia will host the MENA Climate Week 2023 in Riyadh on October 8-12, in coordination with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). The MENA week’s activities and events will be “Global Stocktake” to assess the progress made towards realizing the climate changes objectives outlined...

PARIS, FRANCE - New carbon-cutting plans by this year's UN climate talks host the UAE were branded "insufficient" by an analysis on Thursday that hit out at the oil-rich nation for allegedly undermining its own targets with plans to increase fossil fuel production. The UAE, which will host the COP28 United...

The US-Arab Strategic Dialogue discussed Middle East peace and the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, among other issues. The dialogue concluded successfully and the US and Arab League issued a joint statement on several issues. They statement said that they will counter terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms.

"AI development is now outpacing Moore's Law and moving at breakneck speed, and governments are unable to keep up. This is the wake-up call we need," asserts Sharaf, urging for a balanced outlook towards AI, emphasizing the need for "optimistic realists" who assess the possible threats posed by AI to...

The $5.2bn factory is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs.

DUBAI, UAE – Participants at a webinar strongly supported governments providing incentives or regulatory frameworks to encourage greater participation in green finance initiatives. The webinar was organized by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. Held by the chamber’s Center for Responsible Business as...

New York, US--Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are looking to collaborate in order to speed up the sustainable development goals, aligning them with government programs under the 2030 Agenda. In this connection, discussion took place at a joint meeting between Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of...

Aboard Nautica , Yemen - The United Nations on Monday handed over a vessel that will take on board oil from a decaying tanker in the Red Sea off war-torn Yemen, an operation aimed at averting an environmental catastrophe. The handover ceremony took place aboard the Nautica, which is being renamed...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia and Japan issued a joint statement on Lighthouse Initiative for Clean Energy Cooperation. The statement is as follows: On July 16, in Jeddah, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Kishida Fumio,...

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, chair and host of the summit in Gandhinagar, began by telling finance leaders of "the responsibility we have... to steer the global economy towards strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth". Talks will also focus on "critical global issues such as strengthening the multilateral development banks...

"In education, Japan is working to promote study exchanges and internships for Emirati students and young professionals. Japan continues to support Japanese language education in the UAE, where interest in Japanese culture and language is strong," Kishida adds whille highlighting that the two countries marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic...

Bees thrive in temperatures of around 30-35 degrees Celsius, not in searing heat, when the thermometer climbs to 50, said Aliawi, the manager of a private honey producer. The country has been plagued by scorching summers, declining rainfall and frequent sand storms, while upstream dams have reduced the flow of...

"The Emirati-Indian economic cooperation is gaining increasing momentum in sectors of the circular economy, tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises, renewable energy, technology, digital transformation and transportation, in light of their economic partnership and the capabilities," he adds.

The UAE and India vowed to make this year's COP28 conference in Dubai a success, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Gulf state. The oil-rich UAE will host the COP28 UN climate talks in November and December, as nations are still far on means to...

Record heat is forecast around the world from the United States, where tens of millions are battling dangerously high temperatures, to Europe and Japan, in the latest example of the threat from global warming. The heatwaves come after EU's climate monitoring service said the world saw its hottest June on...

Recent global data indicates an alarming rate of pollution in several Arab countries, with Lebanon, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia among the top most polluted nations. The problem extends throughout the Middle East, as evidenced by high rankings for Iran and Turkey as well. Despite environmental initiatives and efforts towards sustainability,...

DUBAI, UAE- As much of the world swelters in record temperatures, spare a thought for Issam Genedi, who ekes out a living washing cars in one of the planet's hottest regions, the Gulf. Pausing from his work at an outdoor carpark in Dubai, the Egyptian migrant says the UAE's furnace-like summer...

The oil-rich Gulf monarchy, which will host this year's COP28 UN climate talks, last week unveiled plans to cut domestic emissions by 19 percent of 2019 levels by 2030. Under these plans, the UAE would contribute to keeping warming to "just below" 2.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the UAE's...

GFCF will triple its production after setting up its Phase II in Musasafah.