Sustainability

    UAE Special Envoy for Climate outlines pathway for practical, realistic, economically viable energy transition

    NEW YORK, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change, today joined world leaders, ministers, and experts at the Bloomberg ‘Emerging + Frontier Forum’, taking place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to emphasise the […]

    Start-up of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant accelerates achievement of UAE Net Zero 2050

    ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) today announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) has successfully started Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafra Region of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The milestone shows the considerable progress being […]

    Etihad Cargo joins TIACA’s Bluesky Sustainability Verification Programme

    ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has advanced its sustainability journey by becoming the first Middle Eastern carrier to participate in The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) BlueSky Sustainability Verification Programme. Following the March 2022 launch announcement of the air cargo industry’s first […]

    National Centre of Meteorology to highlight UAE’s pioneering efforts in rain enhancement research at WETEX 2022

    ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2022 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is set to highlight the unique capabilities and pioneering efforts of the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science in promoting rain enhancement research during the centre’s participation in the upcoming Water, Energy, Environment Technology Exhibition (WETEX) 2022. NCM’s state-of-the-art pavilion at […]

    DEWA, Dutch Desolenator to build sustainable zero-carbon model for water desalination and purification

    DUBAI, 20th September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a partnership agreement with Dutch startup Desolenator BV, to build a sustainable, carbon-neutral water purification and desalination system based on solar thermal energy. The innovative design is intended to be 100% reliant on solar energy at a target Levelised Cost of […]

    Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi awarded LEED certificate for sustainable buildings

    ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2022 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced today that it was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) version 4.1 Certificate by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the most widely used green buildings classification system globally. The award was […]

    Treated sewage water improves wheat growth, production in UAE

    ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2022 (WAM) — A study by Emirati researcher Dr. Fatima Al Hammadi, titled, “Using and Assessing Treated Water in Wheat Production”, reached key outcomes in terms of accelerating growth and improving the production of wheat using treated sewage water. The field study focused on the cultivation of two types of wheat […]

    Sustainable Blue Economy Office opens in Umm Al Quwain

    UMM AL QUWAIN, 19th September, 2022 (WAM) — The Sustainable Blue Economy Office has opened in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain. The Sustainable Blue Economy Office will play a key role in implementing the […]

    IGCF to highlight power of ‘Zero’ in curbing harmful emissions

    SHARJAH, 15th September, 2022 (WAM) — The 11th annual International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), taking place on 28th and 29th September, 2022, has welcomed environmentalists and sustainability enthusiasts to join a discussion session aptly titled “When Zero Becomes an Achievement”, organised on the first day of the forum at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme […]

    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 […]