The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources, represented by the General Directorate of Agricultural and Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources in Musandam, implemented a project of lowering four artificial reefs at 30 to 50 meters in the Wilayat of Dibba in Musandam Governorate, Oman Observer reports. The project, execution of which is financed […]
According to a top Danish diplomat, Eco-AgricultureDenmark has put its weight behind a joint climate initiative of the UAE and the USA. “Denmark is proud to support the United Arab Emirates’ and the United States’ Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate initiative along with several others,” Franz-Michael S. Mellbin, Danish Ambassador to UAE and Qatar, told […]
BioScience magazine has released a new report on climate in the USA, Australia, UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh. Spoiler: the situation is critical. It turned out that 2015-2020 is the hottest period in the history of humankind. Natural disasters (droughts, storms, forest fires, and floods) also increased. It seems we haven’t really started […]
World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide on July 31st to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. Let’s pause to reflect on the courage and sacrifice that Rangers make: by honoring Fallen Rangers and standing with Rangers […]
On July 29, we’ve celebrated World Tiger Day. Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. The day was founded in 2010 when the 13 tiger range countries came together to create Tx2 – the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by 2022, […]
Let’s check Rubryka’s analysis of the heated discussions about the appropriateness of such kinds of entertainment as oceanariums. At first glance, aquariums with marine life do not look cruel, but even beautiful, romantic, sometimes fabulous. We are attracted by the world of ocean depths and the opportunity to “look into the gap” and find out […]
The buzz of leaf blowers fills the air as a group of volunteers fights to contain and extinguish a fire burning in the Zagros Mountains. Others use branches to beat back the flames. No one is wearing protective clothing, and they leap back when the wind picks up, sending the flames racing through tinder-dry grasses […]
Qatar Airways has selected the ‘Certificate of Advanced Studies in Environmental Sustainability in Aviation Programme’ offered in partnership between the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the University of Geneva. Qatar Airways is the first airline in the Middle East to secure accreditation to the highest level in the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA), Gulf […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Wetlands International have launched the Waterbird Populations Portal (WPP), an online interactive platform containing the most recent data on the status and distribution of the world’s waterbird populations, WAM reports. EAD provided financial support for the development of the portal, which was launched at a global webinar […]
The Environment Authority (EA), with the support of the Omani Indian Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), is implementing a project to develop a turtle sanctuary in Ras al Jinz at Ras al Hadd in South al Sharqiyah Governorate. The implementation of the project that started on July 25 is expected to be completed with 150 days by […]
