Author: EcoLife

    How Dubai residents save millions in electricity, water costs
    02 Jan 2023

    Dubai: Every time you pay your water and electricity bill online in Dubai, you are helping save money, paper and trees. By supporting the 100 per cent paperless strategy of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), residents have helped save Dh88 million, 22 million papers and 2,000 trees. A top official told Gulf News […]

    Dubai now produces 14% of power through clean energy
    01 Jan 2023

    Dubai: Dubai now produces 14 per cent of its power through clean energy, it was revealed on the New Year’s Day. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), today announced that the production capacity of clean energy in Dubai has reached 2,027 megawatts (MW) using photovoltaic solar […]

    How will the arts address climate change in 2023?
    31 Dec 2022

    As one of the defining issues of our time, it’s no surprise that this year, the world of arts and culture was dominated by the issue of environmental sustainability. While the start of the year was marked by a nuanced exploration of art’s relationship with climate change, over the summer, things escalated into a frenzy of […]

    Water and food are overwhelming concerns for Middle East, Arab Barometer poll finds

    Issues related to water, including pollution and scarcity, are key concerns in the Arab world, according to a study that canvassed the views of more than 26,000 people in a dozen nations. The Arab Barometer research by Princeton University found that while climate change was a worry for the region’s public, issues with a more […]

    DEWA begins Dh46m Hatta sustainable waterfalls project to attract tourists

    Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched the construction work for the Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project. DEWA has recently awarded the project at a cost of about Dh46 million. The project is part of DEWA’s social and investment responsibility to make Hatta a distinctive tourist […]

    UAE targets ‘Waste-free Schools’ through new project

    Dubai: The UAE on Saturday announced the ‘Waste-free Schools’ project to promote the adoption of “circular economy principles”. The project was launched during the second meeting of the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The ministry signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) […]

    UAE: First meeting of Farmers Council yields solutions to agricultural challenges

    Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has hosted the first meeting of the Farmers’ Council, presided over by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The meeting highlighted the government directions to promote sustainable modern farming systems across the UAE to increase the agricultural sector’s productivity and commercial value […]

    Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit to drive climate change talks ahead of Cop28

    The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) summit is set to drive the discussion around climate change before Cop28. The event, which will take place on January 16, will focus on a wide range of critical topics such as food and water security, energy access, industrial decarbonisation, health and climate adaptation, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on […]

    UAE and Scotland explore opportunities in renewable energy
    24 Dec 2022

    The UAE and Scotland are exploring areas of potential co-operation in fields such as renewable energy projects and science. The Emirates seeks to enhance commonalities between the two sides to take economic and trade co-operation to new heights, with a focus on advanced technology, space exploration and carbon neutrality, said Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of […]

    Why the world needs to move faster on carbon capture to reduce emissions
    22 Dec 2022

    The world faces the twin challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while meeting growing energy demand. It is a tough circle to square. Oil and gas cannot be easily replaced and will be integral to global energy security for decades to come. Technology such as carbon capture, therefore, has a vital role to play in helping the […]