Sustainability

    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 […]

    Expo 2020 Dubai things to do: why these pavilions are the most popular at the world fair

    On the final day of the world’s fair, Expo 2020 Dubai appears set to coast past an impressive 23 million visits. Crowds have soaked up the cultures, traditions and dreams for the future of countries great and small throughout the six-month-long mega event. With 192 country pavilions on show, visitors have been spoilt for choice. […]

    Expo 2020 Dubai gears up for record numbers in final week

    Visitor numbers at Expo 2020 in Dubai will soar during the world fair’s final week, which is expected to be its busiest since opening six months ago. Gates will shut at 3am on Friday after the closing ceremony late on Thursday, which officials have promised will be mesmerising. The final tally of the number of visits will be […]

    ‘Dubai Can’ campaign achieves far-reaching results

    DUBAI, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) — ‘Dubai Can’, the citywide sustainability movement launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, in February 2022, has generated significant results in line with World Water Day. One month since the launch of the sustainability campaign on […]

    Protect the environment to avail discounts in Abu Dhabi through new Baadr app

    Environment Agency Abu Dhabi app aims to promote sustainable, eco-friendly choices Abu Dhabi: A new rewards app will now provide a range of rewards, including discounts at several Abu Dhabi venues, for residents engaging in environment-friendly activities. Released by Abu Dhabi’s environment sector regulator, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Baadr app aims to reduce […]

    Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2023 cycle

    ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2022 (WAM) — The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising organisations and high schools with sustainability solutions, has officially announced that the 2023 cycle is now open for submissions. Entries will be accepted until 6th July 2022 through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises, non-profit […]

    What to read: The Spirit of Green by William D. Nordhaus

    Solving the world’s biggest problems – from climate catastrophe and pandemics to wildfires and corporate malfeasance – requires, more than anything else, coming up with new ways to manage the powerful interactions that surround us. For carbon emissions and other environmental damage, this means ensuring that those responsible pay their full costs rather than continuing […]