Author: EcoLife

    Due to the drought in Kirkuk, Iraq, farmers harvest their crops two months earlier than usual
    21 Jun 2021

    A lack of rainfall has led to severe drought across Iraq, forcing many farmers to leave their farmlands uncultivated, sending wild animals and birds desperate for food. Although Hemin Shukir personally managed to dodge severe drought this year, most of his crops have been destroyed by hungry birds. “As you see, sparrows have entirely eaten […]

    HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad deputizes SCE’s CEO to chair GCC meeting

    HM the King’s Personal Representative and President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on June, 8 deputized the Special Envoy for Climate Affairs and Chief Executive Officer of the SCE, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, to chair the 23rd meeting of the GCC Ministers Responsible for […]

    UAE aquafarming has growth potential as demand for sustainable food sources grows

    The UAE is taking meaningful action to reverse the trend of overfishing to satisfy the country’s huge demand for fish in a sustainable way. By adopting aqua practices to replace conventional fishing methods, the UAE has taken decisive action to help preserve fish supplies without harming the environment, Arabian Business reports. To put the current […]

    Saudi Arabia has adopted several strategies to achieve sustainable agricultural development

    Saudi Arabia has adopted a number of strategies and programs to promote sustainable agricultural development and increase the agricultural area, said Ahmad Al-Fares, governor of Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO), on June 14, Saudi Gazette reports. These different strategies contribute to achieving food security at the national, regional, and international levels and preserving natural and environmental […]

    Arab economies jostle for position in $200 billion green hydrogen race
    20 Jun 2021

    This week has brought us a new huge green hydrogen project announcement in the Middle East. Let’s begin from Egypt’s turn. The most populous Arab nation is planning to invest up to $4 billion in a project to create hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker […]

    June 17 – the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

    In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa. This day was proclaimed by the United […]

    Capital Plastic Factory promotes an environmentally conscious business model at KIZAD

    Gulf News published an interview with the owners and business partners of Capital Plastic Factory. They have plans to develop KIZAD or the Khalifa Industrial Zone. This zone was unveiled in November 2010 by Abu Dhabi Ports in Abu Dhabi, and officially opened in September 2012. It would become the emirate’s first industrial free zone […]

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets US climate envoy in Riyadh
    19 Jun 2021

    Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US climate envoy John Kerry on Wednesday in Riyadh discussed international efforts to curb climate change, The National News reports. Mr Kerry arrived in the kingdom after his visit to Abu Dhabi this week for talks that focused on using action on climate change to drive regional […]

    DEWA launches Let’s Make This Summer Green 2021 campaign

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched on June, 12 its ‘Let’s Make This Summer Green’ campaign for the sixth consecutive year, WAM reports. Themed ‘Make Unforgettable Memories’, the three-month campaign will take place digitally across DEWA’s social media channels, as well as its internal and external channels. The campaign encourages individuals and organizations to […]

    UAE and US Climate Envoys meet to build momentum on climate action ahead of COP 26
    19 Jun 2021

    The UAE and US Special Envoys for Climate met for talks on June, 13 in Abu Dhabi focused on leveraging climate action as an opportunity for regional and global economic growth, WAM reports. The United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, returned to the UAE capital on his first visit following the Leaders […]