France’s Engie is keen to start new hydrogen projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman as it aims for 4 gigawatts of green hydrogen capacity globally by 2030 amid energy transition strategies to cut emissions, a senior executive has said. The Paris and Brussels-listed company has new projects planned in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, Stephan […]
The UAE has invited Israel to take part in the Cop28 climate summit at Expo City Dubai later this year. Mohamed Al Khaja, the UAE’s ambassador to Israel, delivered letters of invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed. The crucial environment conference will bring together […]
A groundbreaking UAE green energy scheme has generated enough power to supply 2,000 homes, using household rubbish and industrial waste, in its first year in operation. The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, the first such project in the region, offset 150,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. It processed more than 100,000 tonnes of waste — equivalent to that produced […]
Funding for a UAE-US-led initiative to advance climate-friendly farming practices has grown to more than $13 billion, passing the $10 billion target set for Cop28, a US official said on Monday. The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, or Aim for Climate, was launched in 2021 and had achieved commitments of $8 billion by last November. “Climate change […]
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, President-designate of the Cop28 summit, has called for developing nations to be given access to funding to ensure they are not priced out of pursuing climate goals. The Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and special envoy for climate change said some countries face being “held up in bureaucratic red tape” when seeking financial […]
It could cost more than $130 billion a year to end deforestation by the end of this decade, a report by a group of financiers, energy industry executives and academics has found. The Energy Transitions Commission, which counts senior BP and BlackRock employees among its members, said the analysis was an estimate of the funds needed “to overcome the […]
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment hosted a special event to accelerate the country’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050. The session, held as part of the country’s National Dialogue for Climate Ambition, highlighted the gaps in climate finance for decarbonisation of the economy and urged everyone — particularly in private-sector financial entities — to increase green […]
About half of global corporate executives say worsening economic headwinds are hampering progress on their sustainability initiatives, a Google Cloud survey has found, as companies are caught in the crosshairs of environmental pressures and a slowing global economy. Difficulties in accurately measuring environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and the lack of corporate organisational structure with clear accountability are […]
Researchers have discovered how a mechanism that controls root development in plants can enable them to cope better with environmental stress conditions. It is hoped the advance may help countries suffering from climate change issues and help plants to better access water. Plants growing in natural ecosystems live alongside a multitude of microorganisms, such as bacteria and […]
The Zayed Sustainability Prize has launched a special category labelled Climate Action. The new category is aimed at recognising and promoting solutions that address climate change and protect the planet’s natural resources. Non-profit organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises can apply until May 23, 2023. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi. The launch […]
