Pakistan’s large-scale tree planting project has become a central part of its climate adaptation strategy, conservation experts have said at a conference in Abu Dhabi. The South Asian country ranks among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable nations despite contributing less than one per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Speakers at the International Union for Conservation […]
Nearly half of the planet’s natural World Heritage sites, such as the Great Barrier Reef, are now under severe threat from climate change, according to a major new assessment. The World Heritage Outlook 4 report, released at the The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress currently being held in Abu Dhabi, found that […]
The UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment has hailed the country’s hosting of a major global conservation conference this week as a “significant milestone” in its quest to help safeguard the planet. Dr Amna Al Dahak said the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress – being held in Abu Dhabi until October 15 – […]
Crucial talks on the environment and conservation began in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with a call to protect nature amid a polarised world. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s World Conservation Congress is expected to draw 10,000 visitors – from climate campaigners to scientists – with more than 1,000 scheduled sessions on arresting the global decline in biodiversity. It […]
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Sonia Guajajara defended the new funding mechanism to be officially launched at COP30 in Brazil. Exactly one month before the start of COP30, the Brazilian Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sonia Guajajara, requested the support of the European Union for the establishment of a new fund to protect tropical forests. […]
The World Energy Council is pleased to announce a series of new appointments to its Board, following the official meeting of the Executive Assembly held in Panama City, at the commencement of World Energy Week 2025. The Executive Assembly served as the formal commencement of H.E. Mr. Adnan Amin as the new Chair of the […]
Global environmental leaders will convene in Abu Dhabi on Thursday for the opening of the World Conservation Congress, which begins against a challenging backdrop of geopolitical unrest and shifting attitudes towards climate change. It is the first time the congress of the International Union for Conservation of Nature will be hosted in the UAE. The event will draw […]
The authors say it’s a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide. Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, according to a new analysis. Plus, for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal. Global solar generation […]
A new study looks at the impacts of marine heatwaves on the ocean’s food web and processes. Marine heatwaves can have a hidden impact on microscopic organisms in the ocean, a new study reveals. The research, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates how excessive temperatures can transform the ocean’s food webs, and affect the ecosystem’s ability to fight […]
Global projects that aim to solve sustainability challenges including the delivery of clean energy, safe water and quality health care to millions have been named as finalists in the Zayed Sustainability Prize. The 33 finalists were selected from more than 7,760 submissions across 173 nations in six categories: health, food, energy, water, climate action and global high schools. […]
