The world’s first conservation centre dedicated to fungi has been launched in Dubai, to plug one of the biggest gaps in global biodiversity protection. The Centre for Species Survival – Fungi, unveiled on Tuesday at Terra, Expo City Dubai, aims to boost international efforts to assess and protect fungi species, most of which remain undocumented despite […]
Dubai’s 20-minute city ambitions are a “reality in the making” as the Metro expansion, alongside the promotion of walking, cycling and greener spaces help to change perceptions of urban life, experts say. The UAE can also learn from older cities’ mistakes by dispensing with legacy systems to reimagine a new world. The topic was in sharp focus at the Mobility […]
The flood that hit the UAE in April last year caused an increase in greenery in the country’s desert landscapes, research has found. Vegetation in some areas increased by up to 40 per cent compared to the same time in 2023 and this has had a lasting impact, which is “very surprising”, climate scientist Dr Diana Francis […]
For just €8, researchers are turning old smartphones into devices capable of tracking marine life and buses. Old phones could have a new chapter as tiny data centres, a new line of research has found. Each year, more than 1.2 billion smartphones are produced globally. Despite the expense to consumers and the environmental toll of […]
The 320 climate projects analysed were found to have potential yields of about €1 trillion in projected returns over a decade. As floods, fires and heatwaves grow more frequent and destructive, new research shows that climate adaptation isn’t just urgent. It’s also one of the smartest investments governments can make. According to a new report […]
Each year, hotels across the UAE throw away an estimated 16 million bars of soap – many after just a single use. Now, a growing number of hotels are signing up to a grassroots recycling programme that is tackling the waste head-on, transforming used soap into new bars for communities in need. Launched in 2023, the Unisoap […]
Abu Dhabi’s mission to eliminate single-use plastic bags is offering a safer passage to sea turtles navigating the emirate’s waters. The capital introduced its single-use plastic ban on June 1, 2022, in a major push to safeguard the environment and greatly reduce plastic pollution in the sea. The campaign has generated significant dividends, with an […]
A new UAE climate law that requires companies to keep emission levels in check or face fines has been hailed as a “pivotal shift” for the country. Federal Decree-Law No 11 of 2024 on Reduction of the Effects of Climate Change, which came into effect on Friday, mandates emissions reporting and climate adaptation measures across all sectors, from heavy industry […]
Arnoud Van den Berg, group chief executive of Al Dahra, is a man on a mission: to turn one of the Middle East’s leading agribusinesses into the world’s largest irrigated farming platform. From the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Mr Van den Berg is leading a strategy of expansion, technology adoption, and sustainable transformation rooted in the […]
The Minister of Climate Change and the Environment has set out the UAE’s green vision, supported by the launch of an agriculture hub to help develop a fresh crop of farmers and bolster food security, and a museum celebrating farming history. Dr Amna Al Dahak told The National about moves to champion home-grown produce as the Emirates […]
