Sustainability

    IFHC and the Emirates Schools Establishment published a book to celebrate the work of UAE young conservationists

    The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) announced the 2021 Young Conservationist Authors competition winners. The work of the fifteen winning teams of students from schools across the UAE has been published in a book, “Stories from our Environment,” unveiled at the Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). […]

    DP World partners with Jane Goodall Institute to support the youth program

    DP World, the global trade enabler, has signed a three-year partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to support the growth of its international humanitarian and environmental youth program, Roots & Shoots. Company reported about it on its official site. The Jane Goodall Institute is a collection of 24 global community conservation organizations that advance the […]

    Amnesty International has called on the UN to recognize the right to a healthy environment as a universal human right

    The UN Human Rights Council must recognize a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a universal human right, Amnesty International NGO said on its official site. With millions of people suffering from hunger and forced relocation due to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation, it is becoming clear that human life and […]

    Wrath of the Earth. The deadliest natural disasters in history

    News of the rampage of natural disasters, unfortunately, are not uncommon. Even in our cynical world, where tragedies are constantly happening, it is difficult to get used to such messages. After all, nature kills people with sad regularity. In July 2021 alone, floods in Germany, Belgium, and China have resulted in more than two hundred […]

    The 7th World Green Economy Summit will take place in the UAE with broad international participation

    The 7th WGES in Dubai from October 6 to 7 will be organized both in-person and virtually to allow the most significant number of participants from all over the world to participate in the summit’s activities and events, GD Online reports. Preparations are complete for WGES, one of the most significant green-economy-centric events globally, said […]

    Oman affirms its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    The Sultanate of Oman affirms its continued commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and will take active measures in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and continue to raise awareness and the level of public debate on the transformation of our food systems, Oman Observer reports. The Sultanate participated in the first-ever […]

    Zain launches online campaign to reinforce environmental awareness in Kuwait

    Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, launched #ActivateYourRole, an online awareness campaign on its official social media platforms that aims at raising public awareness towards climate change, sustainability, and preserving natural resources, Kuwait Times states. Commenting on the new campaign launch, Zain Kuwait’s Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al-Khashti said: “We […]

    Saudi Arabia boosts position as a major mining destination

    Saudi Arabia has presented itself as a world-class mining destination with unique opportunities for investors, explorers, miners and service providers in this rapidly evolving sector, GD Online reports.  Speaking at MINExpo International 2021, Las Vegas, Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister of Mining Affairs for the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, said: “Saudi Arabia is very […]

    Love your neighbor. How local producers are supported in different countries

    The pandemic’s border closures have exposed the vulnerability of import-dependent markets, but small local producers are also at risk. But they determine the pace of economic development in their city, region, country. Let’s get to know how people can support local producers in different countries, in addition to loans and tax incentives. The author of […]

    Rising ESG concern drives push for sustainable financing in the Middle East: HSBC survey

    According to the findings of an annual survey by HSBC, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become almost universal concerns of significant capital issuers markets securities in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey region. A full 97% of issuers in the region who responded to the HSBC 2021 Sustainable Finance and Investing Survey […]