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    FANR issues Operating Licence for Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
    19 Jun 2022

    ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2022 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, has today issued the Operating Licence for Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant to Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) subsidiary responsible for the operation of the nuclear power plant […]

    71 falcons released into wilds of Kazakhstan under SZFRP

    ABU DHABI, 15th June, 2022 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme (SZFRP) continues to enhance its contribution to nature conservation by releasing 71 falcons into the wilds of Kazakhstan, reinforcing its position as one of the largest wildlife conservation programmes in the world. The onset of rain and mild temperatures in the wild […]

    UAE President’s participation at MEF reflects international recognition of UAE as an active partner of the global community: Sultan Al Jaber

    ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2022 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s participation at the Leaders Meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), hosted by US President Joe Biden, reflects the international recognition of the UAE as an active and appreciated partner of the global community,” said […]

    Nine licences issued over 13 years for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant: FANR report
    18 Jun 2022

    ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2022 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has issued nine licences for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant over the course of 13 years, with the first issued in March 2010, according to a FANR report released today, with the issuance of the Operating License for Unit 3 of […]

    UN chief calls on financial actors to abandon fossil fuel finance, invest in renewable energy
    16 Jun 2022

    VIENNA, 14th June, 2022 (WAM) — The UN chief said on Tuesday termed renewable energy as “the peace plan of the 21st century” and called on fossil fuel finance to be abandoned wholesale, in favour of the green alternative. António Guterres was speaking at the Sixth Austrian World Summit on the climate crisis, convened by […]

    Zayed University students land 2nd-prize at environment competition in China

    DUBAI, 14th June, 2022 (WAM) — A team of three students from Zayed University’s (ZU), College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS), have recently won the second place prize in the Smart Environment Category at the 2022 International Student Conference on Environment and Sustainability (ISCES 2022), which was held at Tongji University in China. Their […]

    ENOC Group bans single-use plastics across its operations

    DUBAI, 13th June, 2022 (WAM) — ENOC Group, announced today that it has banned single-use plastics across its operations as well as in its head office, to align with the UAE’s vision of promoting an inclusive green economy. In March 2020, the Group announced that it will begin a phase-out of single-use plastics and today […]

    EmiratesGBC’s annual congress to explore path to net zero by 2050
    15 Jun 2022

    DUBAI, 11th June, 2022 (WAM) — Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) will host its 11th Annual Congress on Wednesday at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre under the theme of ‘Path to Net Zero 2050: Connectivity, Liveability, and Sustainability’. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Honorary President of EmiratesGBC and CEO of Alliances […]

    Dubai Chambers joins Dubai Can sustainability initiative to reduce plastic waste

    DUBAI, 10th June, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has announced its participation in the Dubai Can sustainability initiative by launching a special campaign for its employees to reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles at the organisation’s headquarters. The announcement was made during a staff gathering event hosted by the Chamber. It was attended […]

    UAE delegation calls for progressive climate action at Bonn Climate Conference
    14 Jun 2022

    BONN, Germany, 10th June, 2022 (WAM) — A UAE delegation of climate diplomats have stated the case for progressive climate action as an enabler for global stability, low-carbon economic progress and inclusive prosperity at the Bonn Climate Change Conference for the 56th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) subsidiary bodies from […]