The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, the largest renewable energy investment of its type in the region, which is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, has announced the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a hurricane-resistant clean energy project worth US$50m in Dominica, WAM reports. Masdar, one of the […]
For some people it can be difficult to say “no” to non-sustainable propositions. It’s hard to ignore autumn discounts and not buy 5 jeans or sweaters (difficult, but possible). It’s difficult to give away things that have accumulated over the years, because they are so “native” for you. This time we’ll not write about why […]
The Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park), which launched in 2020 the MEA Energy Innovation Hub, is looking for participants in the 48-hour global hackathon. It will identify and co-create innovative solutions that provide a multidisciplinary and socially beneficial response to urgent energy challenges, WAM reports. Calling all university students and professors around […]
Sustainability has become a buzzword in the fashion industry recently. Due to the environmental impact of fast fashion, labels across the world — and in the Middle East — are trying their best to be more sustainable by using eco-friendly fabrics and cutting their number of collections they release per year. However, Lebanese designer Erique […]
Let’s imagine that we are looking for the perfect gifts for mom, dad, grandparents, and maybe even a cat or dog. Before you buy something in the store or on the sites, it is important to take a break and think: how many times will this thing be used? Is this gift useful? And is […]
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and IPI Singapore – a subsidiary of ESG – have jointly launched an innovation call to advance the smart city agenda. Eligible companies from Singapore are invited to submit solutions to address individual challenge statements outlined by Abu Dhabi entities, said a press release issued by […]
The ambitious architectural concept of the Austrian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will represent a comprehensive picture of modern Austria and showcase its rich history of innovation, according to an Austrian official, Kaleejtimes reports. With their tag “Austria makes sense”, the pavilion supports Expo 2020’s vision of organising one of the most sustainable world expos […]
Plans for Oman’s economic growth going hand-in-hand with environmental sustainability have been drawn up between the Sultanate and the United Kingdom. As the part of the UK-Gulf Marine Environment Partnership (UK-GMEP), they will be carried out by the Environment Authority, and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). This is the UK government’s […]
Fast fashion threatens the future of the planet. The Independent journalist Sara Young talked to industry experts to learn how different fabrics affect the environment. Let’s check what they propose. Oversized leather jackets and light cotton dresses are the staple of many wardrobes. But do we really know how our favorite fashions affect the environment? […]
Eight infrastructure projects across Expo 2020 Dubai have been awarded the highest rating under CEEQUAL, the internationally recognised sustainability assessment for civil engineering, representing a major milestone in Expo’s goal to become one of the most sustainable World Expos ever, WAM reports. Ratings under CEEQUAL – the world’s first sustainability assessment, rating and certification scheme […]
