Sustainability

    UAE launches new programme to woo green tech innovators
    07 Feb 2025

    In an effort to push to pole position in the green innovation space, the UAE has launched a ‘Green Intellectual Property’ road map to attract and promote industry advancements in the country. The initiative will prioritise patents within the green technology and sustainability space, cutting processing time to only three months. Currently, it can take six months to more […]

    President Sheikh Mohamed urges nation to draw on heritage to drive sustainable practices

    President Sheikh Mohamed has called on the nation to draw on its rich heritage and history to build a more sustainable future. In a message to mark National Environment Day, Sheikh Mohamed said on X that the nation can “draw inspiration from our history of sustainable progress and renew our determination to protect the environment and preserve […]

    Year of Sustainability leaves lasting legacy for businesses and residents

    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 […]

    Solar grazing, tile whipping and whisky: Positive environmental stories from 2025
    02 Feb 2025

    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 […]

    Electric vehicles now last as long as petrol and diesel rivals

    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 […]

    Sustainable pearl farming in Abu Dhabi revives traditions with modern innovation

    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 […]

    Bangladeshi electric car firm among Zayed Sustainability Prize winners

    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 […]

    Ecotourism drive embraced by UAE as travellers focus on sustainability

    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 […]

    Consumers more likely than ever to pay extra for sustainable retail, experts say

    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 is driving an electric vehicle revolution. But is it good news for the climate?
    06 Jan 2025

    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 […]