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UNCCD COP16: Global Drought Resilience Partnership launches, $12bn pledged in support

At the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia launched the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership. With over $12bn pledged, the initiative seeks to combat the growing threat of droughts worldwide

BCG Insights: Building a greener future for the Middle East

Insights: Building a greener future for the Middle East

We explore how emissions performance management is paving the way for the Middle East’s urban projects

Naji Al Messabi on the countdown to 'zero hour'

Insights: Why ‘zero hour’ is key to UAE’s energy transition

Zero hour refers to the first hour when Abu Dhabi’s power grid will be operated solely from renewable and clean energy sources

Masdar signs PPA for 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl region

Masdar signs PPA for 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl region

Construction of the Jambyl wind farm is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the project slated for completion by 2028

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft to drive AI, low-carbon initiatives

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft to drive AI, low-carbon initiatives

The collaboration will support environmental and economic goals through AI-driven initiatives in renewable energy, carbon capture and efficiency improvements

ACCIONA secures green loan for GCC projects

ACCIONA secures EUR300m green loan to support GCC projects

The company has been involved in various infrastructure projects in the GCC, including metro extensions, desalination plants, and cultural museums

UAE commits USD 30m to Ghana to support climate initiatives. Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes

UAE commits $30m to support Ghana’s climate, biodiversity initiatives

The UAE and Ghana are also members of the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership, further emphasising their commitment to global climate and biodiversity efforts

UAE, IRENA partner to help developing nations raise and achieve NDC ambitions

UAE, IRENA partner to support NDC ambitions in 20 developing nations 

Announced during the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the initiative seeks to elevate the climate ambitions of these nations and drive urgent action on sustainability

The sustainable way forward

A tech-forward, renewable-first approach is key to a sustainable transportation and logistics Sector, says Hani Tannir, CEO, Masaood Group Industrial

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Water decarbonisation: A ‘smart’ approach to Saudi’s net-zero goals

Abdulaziz Daghestani looks at how the kingdom is addressing climate change while ensuring resource efficiency and reliable water supply in its cities

Masdar Raises USD1 Billion Through Second Green Bond to Fund New Global Renewables Projects

Masdar raises $1bn through second green bond issuance

Investor demand was strong, with the order book peaking at $4.6bn, representing an oversubscription rate of 4.6 times

rain seeding tech_UAEREP launches 5th grant cycle with US university MTU Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes

Cloud seeding tech: UAEREP’s 5th grant cycle project launches

The new grants cycle will focus on five key areas, including enhanced seeding materials and rain enhancement systems

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IHG unveils industry-first Low Carbon Pioneers programme

Creating a group of low operational carbon hotels, the first community of its kind in the industry, will help IHG test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures

Hottest month - June 2024 temperatures breaks previous records, according to Reuters Image: Getty Images

Heat wave: 2024 could be world’s hottest year; June breaks records

Despite promises to curb global warming, countries have so far failed collectively to reduce these emissions, pushing temperatures steadily higher for decades

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DUBAL Holding acquires equity stake in BiOD Technology

BiOD Technology is known for converting used cooking oils and palm oil mill effluent into clean biodiesel

Hamid Hosseini, Head of ESG, IFZA on Elevating corporate sustainability to create impact

Elevating corporate sustainability to create impact

Effectively incorporating sustainability requires taking note of customer needs and building a reputation as responsible corporate citizens fostering positive change

Chris Wan of Masdar

Insights: The future of energy lies in using less of it

Madar City’s associate director of Sustainability and CSR says the city has been optimising sustainable building design and master planning for over 15 years

Emirates commences SAF-powered flights from Singapore's Changi Airport

Emirates commences SAF-powered flights from Singapore’s Changi Airport

Earlier this year, the airline collaborated with Neste to supply 2.6 million litres of neat SAF at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

We should take our lead from the regenerative farmers who have started reversing soil damage by understanding exactly what’s needed for each complex landscape and ecosystem under their guardianship

UN CLIMATE CONFERENCE - BONN, GERMANY

Bonn Climate Conference 2024: Countries’ plans not yet aligned with tripling renewables capacity goal

The Bonn Climate Conference is discussing climate finance, renewable energy commitments as well as nationally determined contributions

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to triple this year, projects IATA

IATA projects SAF production to triple this year, sets up registry to support adoption

Governments have set clear expectations for aviation to achieve a 5 per cent CO2 emissions reduction through SAF by 2030 and to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050, IATA said

carbon clean CEO Aniruddha Sharma shares talks about the rising adotpion of CCUS technology

Carbon Clean’s Aniruddha Sharma on the rising adoption of CCUS technology

The Middle East region has the capital and willingness to invest in the scale-up of clean tech, says the UK-based carbon capture, use and storage company Carbon Clean’s CEO

Tadweer and Dubal acquire Enviroserve

Tadweer Group, DUBAL acquire e-waste company Enviroserve

Established in 2004, Enviroserve has the region’s only integrated e-waste processing hub spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus region

Blue Residency Visa

UAE launches Blue Residency visa for environmental advocates: Everything you need to know

The Blue Residency visa represents a significant step in the UAE’s efforts to prioritise sustainability and environmental protection

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Aldar issues second $500m green sukuk

The 10-year issuance marks Aldar’s second green sukuk, following its inaugural $500m sukuk issued in May last year

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Abu Dhabi unveils carbon calculator for hotels

Launched at Arabian Travel Market, the Carbon Calculator is a mandatory tool for all hotels within the emirate to track and quantify carbon emissions

EtihadWE CEO Yousif Al Ali shares the focus on enabling sustainability in the utilities sector

CEO Yousif Al Ali shares how EtihadWE is enabling sustainability

EtihadWE is building a more resilient water network capable of rising to changing demands, including its recently inaugurated reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain

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Climate finance: Alterra, GCFC alliance to benefit emerging economies

As part of the partnership, Alterra and GCFC will outline key areas of collaboration to bolster global capacity and uptake of climate investments

Masdar and EGA form alliance to work together on aluminium decarbonisation

Masdar, EGA join forces to drive aluminium decarbonisation

As part of the agreement, Masdar and EGA will collaborate on several fronts, including exploring joint development of renewable energy projects

4th Coral bleaching event threatening vital ecosystems image Wildlife Conservation Society

4th global coral bleaching event a threat to vital ecosystems: WCS

Bleaching-level heat stress, caused by prolonged increases in superheated ocean temperatures, has already been recorded in 54 countries