From living a more sustainable lifestyle to building more eco-friendly businesses, experts have told The National that efforts driven by two consecutive Year of Sustainability campaigns have had a “huge impact” on life in the Emirates. What was achieved? The Year of Sustainability was launched in February 2023 with the theme Today for Tomorrow, − the aim being to inspire individuals […]
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share January’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. Do you share our anxiety about the state of the planet? As green journalists, we are all too familiar with what climate anxiety, climate doom, and even environmental existential dread feel like. These terms all describe […]
Battery-powered vehicles have become more reliable and enduring as the competition with traditional petrol and diesel cars intensifies, a new study revealed. Battery electric vehicles (BEV) can now match the lifespans of traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel engines – a milestone in the race towards sustainable transport. BEVs now have a lifespan of 18.4 years and can travel […]
Just a stone’s throw away from the bustling cityscape of Abu Dhabi lies a window into the UAE’s historical ties to the pearling industry – the Abu Dhabi Pearls Centre. Established in 2007 in Al Mirfa, the centre has intensified its efforts not only towards the sustainable farming of pearls, but also towards preserving and reviving the region’s […]
An electric vehicle manufacturer based in Bangladesh was among the winners announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. President Sheikh Mohamed and several high-level guests attended the event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) to recognise 11 pioneering organisations and high schools from around the world. Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering […]
From lush mangroves to rugged mountains, more travellers are looking to explore the UAE’s natural beauty – but it’s not just the call of the wild that is drawing in the crowds. A report from booking.com found that 75 per cent of holidaymakers want to travel more sustainably, with the UAE in a prime position […]
Sustainable shopping is going to be one of the key consumer trends in the region next year, with people more prepared than ever to “pay for what makes a difference”, according to experts. More than 80 per cent of consumers both regionally and globally have noticed climate-related disruptions in their daily lives in the past 12 […]
China’s EV boom offers climate hope, but market dominance risks new environmental challenges. Ten years ago, you would be forgiven for assuming the snowballing climate crisis was low-down on China’s priority list. Accounting for approximately 11.9 billion metric tonnes of emissions in 2023 alone, the country has been the largest global emitter of CO2 since […]
Global temperatures are set to cool in 2025 compared to the record-breaking heat over the past 12 months – perhaps an indication of a more positive climate calendar for the coming year. According to the UK’s national weather and climate service, the Met Office, the average global temperature for 2025 is forecast at between 1.29°C […]
The carbon emissions of large companies are to be tracked and monitored in a key initiative being introduced by the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD). The international standard carbon Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) programme will require all centres that produce large amounts of carbon emissions to submit reports on an annual basis from 2026. To […]
