Sustainability

    UAE: Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances on Saturday for Earth Hour

    Dubai: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged everyone to turn off unnecessary lights and electric appliances in solidarity with Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26, 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Earth Hour is an iconic global movement initiated by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 that involves switching off all non-essential electricity for an […]

    Shops in Abu Dhabi prepare to phase out single-use plastic bags before June 1 ban

    Retailers in Abu Dhabi are preparing to phase out plastic bags as the emirate makes big moves to encourage residents to reduce their environmental footprint. From June 1, shops in the capital will not be allowed to hand out single-use plastic bags to customers. The ban, announced by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, will lead customers to adopt reusable […]

    Can carbon-capture plants achieve global net-zero emissions?

    In Iceland, a plant that takes carbon dioxide from the air and turns it into stone could offer a glimpse of what a net-zero world might look like. A facility called Orca, near Reykjavik, has been described as the largest plant of its kind in the world, although its activities come at a high price. Operational since last […]

    Life after Expo 2020 Dubai: new opportunities for pavilion staff who choose to stay

    The gates of Expo 2020 Dubai may finally have closed, but it does not mean curtains for many of the staff who worked in the pavilions, welcoming visitors and representing their home country at the world fair. When the site closed on April 1, thousands of staff who manned the 192 country pavilions returned to their home […]

    UAE: More than 500 destinations, venues supporting ‘Dubai Can’ so far

    Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has welcomed the far-reaching support of the city’s major stakeholders and industry partners. Dubai Can witnessed a successful launch on February 16 with overwhelming support from […]

    Database launched to monitor energy and water consumption in UAE government buildings

    DUBAI, 5th April, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched a database to monitor energy and water consumption in UAE government buildings. The database is part of the initiatives of the National Water and Energy Demand Management Programme, and will help gauge energy and water consumption in government buildings and identify […]

    Abu Dhabi met air quality standards on 303 days in 2021

    Gulf News: Air quality in Abu Dhabi emirate met national quality standards on 303 days of the year in 2021, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Tuesday. This was measured through 22 stations, which help detect the presence of pollutants in the air as well as ambient noise levels. “Throughout 2021, we […]

    ‘Dubai Can’ campaign achieves far-reaching results in line with World Water Day
    04 Apr 2022

    Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, in February 2022, has generated significant results in line with World Water Day on March 22, 2022. One month since the launch of the sustainability campaign on February 15, […]

    EAD launches Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071

    ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2022 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today launched the Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071, a shared, comprehensive environmental vision for the Emirate for the next 50 years, and its commitment to make Abu Dhabi the world’s best in environmental conservation. The Centennial is aligned with the UAE’s […]

    Top five pavilions for a final visit to Expo 2020 Dubai

    Expo 2020 Dubai is all set for a grand finale on Thursday after welcoming the world for an unforgettable six months. Before the curtain comes down on the global spectacle, there is still time to squeeze in one more visit and fill in a few more countries on your pavilion passport. Here is a look […]