Tag: climate change

    COP26, day 8: The first week of the conference in Glasgow is over. Are there any severe decisions?
    09 Nov 2021

    There are a lot of expectations from COP26 because due to the pandemic in 2020, the conference was missed. But much of the outcome will depend on agreement on international carbon markets. It is too early to talk about final decisions, but some activists express a general feeling that the situation with Article 6 negotiations […]

    The Sultanate of Oman celebrated Tree Day
    09 Nov 2021

    The Sultanate of Oman celebrated Tree Day on October 31, with events and announcements marking the day. As an environment-friendly country, it has taken many measures to protect and conserve the environment – be it the turtle reserve or protected areas in terms of sensitivity towards wildlife and flora and fauna, the country’s records are […]

    COP26: what is SDG or NDC? Guide to the language you need to know
    09 Nov 2021

    If you’ve been following the UN for any period, you will quickly notice the plethora of acronyms, initializations, and jargon that abound across the Organization. There will be plenty more to confuse you at COP26 (a classic example in itself). So we’ve found a UN handy guide to help you make sense of some of […]

    Bahrain health system outlined contingency roadmap to tackle climate change
    09 Nov 2021

    The Kingdom of Bahrain reiterated its commitment to continue upgrading its health system to be able to confront any potential impact of climate change. This is part of the steps being taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to play an active role in tackling climate challenges and further developing its health system to overcome any […]

    UAE, Pakistan sign agreement to boost joint efforts in climate, the environment at COP26
    09 Nov 2021

    The UAE and Pakistan signed on November 8 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the fields of climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental protection in line with the national legislations of the two countries. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and Malik Amin Aslam, Minister for […]

    COP26 – day five and six: Over 130 countries have committed to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030
    07 Nov 2021

    Let’s get through the fifth and sixth days of COP26 – the UN climate summit in Glasgow. First, let’s check a summary of the main developments on the fifth day of Cop26 by The Guardian. November 5 at Cop26 was marked by a piece of news that an initial analysis found that commitments and initiatives […]

    A Saudi-led initiative aids the study of climate change’s potential impact on food security
    06 Nov 2021

    A Saudi-based organization has partnered with leading researchers and humanitarian agencies to harness the power of data and technology in the hope of preventing climate shocks from causing hunger among vulnerable livestock-farming communities, Arab News reports. Community Jameel announced in September the creation of the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action to help tackle […]

    COP26 – day four: 23 countries are consigning coal to history, making new commitments to phase out coal power
    06 Nov 2021

    Let’s get acquainted with the summary of the main developments on the fourth day of the UN climate summit in Glasgow. Big thanks to The Guardian journalists. New research has found that about half the world’s fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036 under a net-zero transition. A drop in demand for oil and […]

    Clean energy accounts for just 3%: IEA Update
    06 Nov 2021

    Governments increased the amount of their economic recovery spending by 20% directed towards clean energy investments in the past three months, new estimates from IEA’s Sustainable Recovery Tracker show, Business-standard states. Spending on clean energy amounts to 3% of the $16.9 trillion that governments have so far mobilized to bolster their economies from the recession […]

    Saeed Al Tayer highlights efforts to transform Dubai into a carbon-neutral economy by 2050
    06 Nov 2021

    Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD, and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) emphasized that Dubai has an ambitious plan for the next 30 years to achieve zero carbon emissions and reach 100% of clean energy by 2050, WAM states. Al Tayer made these remarks in his keynote speech at the World Cities Day, […]