Magma massing over millions of years before swiftly — in relative terms — heading for the Earth’s surface cause volcanic super eruptions, researchers have found. Such eruptions are very rare and Bristol scientists estimate only one occurs on Earth every 20,000 years. However, they are highly destructive locally and can create severe climate change on […]
DUBAI, 3rd August, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has kickstarted the Dynamics of Circularity Series, a periodic stakeholder assembly aimed at sharing knowledge, building capacities, and exploring opportunities to implement circular economy practices in priority sectors. As part of the series, the Ministry organised a workshop dedicated to the […]
ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2022 (WAM) — The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an today announced the launch of the 7th cohort of the Ma’an Social Incubator (MSI). The MSI’s 7th cohort seeks applications from bright new minds tackling the theme of “Entrepreneurship for Social Good,” emphasising Green Cities, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Transport. The […]
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2022 (WAM) — Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Founder and CEO of Alliances for Global Sustainability, today met with key figures at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to discuss collaborative efforts in the advancement of climate change research. During the visit, Sheikha Shamma visited […]
Rain fell in the Northern Emirates on Monday afternoon as the authorities remained alert after deadly floods last week. From Ajman to Fujairah on the east coast there were summer showers. A video from the national weather centre showed water cascading down the mountains In Ras Al Khaimah, although there were no reports of major flooding. Last […]
As the world’s climate changes, experts have said that mangroves have an increasingly important role to play as carbon sinks and as protection against changes to sea levels. While mangroves are threatened by human activity — Unesco said that they are disappearing up to five times as fast as forests — there are examples from […]
A team of volunteers rescued more than 24 dogs and 16 cats from a villa in Fujairah following days of heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding across the emirate. Michele Francis, the founder of Animals and Us, was at home with her son Vernon, 27, when their property, which they share with 40 pets, was […]
DUBAI, 28th July, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) hosted the third National Dialogue for Climate Ambition (NDCA), dedicated to the finance industry. It was held under the theme ‘Financing the transition of the UAE to net zero by 2050’, and brought together over 80 representatives of relevant public and […]
ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2022 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has led a high-profile tour of The National Aquarium attended by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of EAD, to celebrate Shark Week, held between 24th to 31st July. […]
NEW YORK, 26th July, 2022 (WAM) — Time is running out to protect the world’s mangroves, which are not only home to many species but also an important hedge against climate impacts, the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) said on Tuesday. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, called for greater global […]
