Author: EcoLife

    Some countries returning to fossil fuels due to soaring energy price is worrisome: Ban Ki Moon
    20 Sep 2022

    JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, 15th September, 2022 (WAM) — As energy prices are soaring across the world, especially in Europe, “I am concerned about the possibility of some countries returning to fossil fuels,” said Ban Ki-moon, a former Secretary-General of the United Nations. “This is again very foolish and very worrisome. I know that we […]

    WETEX & DSS attract wide range of South Korean companies

    DUBAI, 15th September, 2022 (WAM) — The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) annually attract major South Korean companies specialising in water and renewable energy. These companies view the exhibition as an ideal platform to showcase the leading Korean experience in this field and consider the event a great […]

    UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work approves 6-month municipal work agenda

    DUBAI, 14th September, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work, at its first meeting, chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, approved its work agenda for the next six months. During the meeting, the participants discussed the guidelines and requirements for the body’s future work, […]

    ADNOC Refining to complete first phase of ‘Waste Heat Recovery’ project

    ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2022 (WAM) — ADNOC Refining, a joint venture company between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Eni, and OMV, is set to complete the first phase of its innovative Waste Heat Recovery project at the General Utilities Plant in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. ADNOC produces some of the world’s least-carbon intensive […]

    DEWA, WGEO complete preparations for 8th edition of World Green Economy Summit

    DUBAI, 13th September, 2022 (WAM) — All preparations are complete for the 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), which is set to take place on 28-29 September, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water […]

    UAE Climate Council explores possibilities to drive Net-Zero efforts with private sector participation
    15 Sep 2022

    DUBAI, 13th September, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE Climate Council, headed by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, discussed priorities on the country’s climate agenda at its first meeting since its establishment, held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE). Almheiri said the current acceleration […]

    Felipe Calderón, Jim Yong Kim to share their visions at IGCF 2022

    SHARJAH, 12th September, 2022 (WAM) — Felipe Calderón, Honorary Chairman of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, and former President of Mexico; and Jim Yong Kim, MD, PhD, former President of the World Bank Group, will headline inspiring dialogues and debates at the upcoming 11th annual International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) taking place […]

    Dubai Municipality completes 85% of world’s largest waste-to-energy project
    14 Sep 2022

    DUBAI, 12th September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality today announced that 85 percent of Dubai Waste Management Centre (DWMC), the world’s largest waste-to-energy project, has been completed. Construction of the landmark project began in 2021, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of […]

    UAE raises economy-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction target in updated second NDC

    DUBAI, 12th September, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE Cabinet, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved an updated version of the UAE’s second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. In support of the objectives of the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic […]

    UAE President, VP witness signing of landmark gas sales agreement between ADNOC and DUSUP

    ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2022 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, have witnessed the signing of a landmark gas sales agreement between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP). The agreement showcases […]