Author: EcoLife

    Ajman Free Zone eco-friendly zone warehouses achieve LEED gold certification

    AJMAN, 9th June, 2022 (WAM) — Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) eco-friendly zone warehouses have received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification after fulfilling all the requirements prescribed within the LEED rating system as created and maintained by the US Green Building Council. The LEED certification programme is administered by the Green […]

    IRENA, RCREEE strengthen energy transition collaboration in MENA region
    12 Jun 2022

    AMMAN, 8th June, 2022 (WAM) — The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) agreed to strengthen their collaboration on scaling up renewable energy deployment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today in Jordan, on the […]

    DEWA builds 3 water reservoirs worth AED550 million to enhance water security in Dubai

    DUBAI, 8th June, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is increasing the storage capacity of desalinated water in Dubai to enhance water security. DEWA is building three water reservoirs in different parts of Dubai. The water reservoirs will include one in the Nakhali area with a storage capacity of 120 MIG and […]

    Sir Bu Nair Island, a safe haven for rare creatures

    SHARJAH, 6th June, 2022 (WAM) — Declared a nature reserve by a Government decree, Sir Bu Nair Island is one of the most important breeding grounds for the endangered hawksbill turtle and features on the International Union for Conservation of Nature list. On 1st June, a hawksbill turtle landed on the island as one of […]

    Umm Al Emarat Park supports World Environment Day with ‘GreenWall Initiative’

    ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2022 (WAM) — In celebration of World Environment Day, Umm Al Emarat Park has announced the launch of the #GreenWall initiative to continue with the vision of the UAE leadership of making the world more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Inviting the community to contribute and protect the environment, participants are invited […]

    UAE President visits International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture, reviews measures to boost productivity, sustainability

    DUBAI, 5th June, 2022 (WAM) — As part of his field tours in various emirates, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai, which specialises in agricultural research aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in saline and marginal environments. Upon his arrival, His Highness […]

    Masdar signs agreements to develop 4,000 MW of clean, renewable energy ‘Mega Projects’ in Azerbaijan
    09 Jun 2022

    ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2022 (WAM) — Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed implementation agreements with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to develop clean and renewable energy projects in the country with a combined confirmed capacity of 4,000 megawatts (MW) as an exclusive concession. Under the […]

    DEWA celebrates World Environment Day 2022

    DUBAI, 5th June, 2022 (WAM) — In conjunction with World Environment Day, held this year under the theme ”Only One Earth”, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised several internal and external activities. It also launched an awareness campaign on its social media accounts to encourage society to conserve electricity and water and adopt […]

    Mubadala marks World Environment Day with a focus on local and global environmental conservation

    ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2022 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, today celebrated World Environment Day and the ongoing efforts and achievements of its partners the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund) and Emirates Nature-WWF. In 2021 Mubadala committed $1.5 million annually for three years to support the MBZ Fund conservation […]

    UAE presents leading example of environmental commitment, climate action: Minister of Climate Change and Environment
    07 Jun 2022

    ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2022 (WAM) — Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, has emphasised that for the past five decades, the UAE has placed environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources at the heart of its development strategy and made distinctive contributions to international efforts to tackle climate […]