Tag: sustainable development

    Mariam Almheiri highlights the importance of innovation in sustainable development at the ABB Seminar at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, today delivered a keynote speech at the ABB Seminar on Innovation and Learning for Sustainable Solutions at the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, WAM reports. Co-hosted by the Governments of Sweden and Switzerland and the Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation ABB, the high-level event drew […]

    Impacts of fast fashion on the environment

    The fashion industry, especially since the rise of fast fashion, is among the most damaging industries for the environment, responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater. Let’s read the article by Earth.org based on a review article by Niinimaki et al. (2020), published in Nature in April 2020.    Some […]

    Using sustainable finance theory to save the environment

    People usually perceive the finance sector to be the environment’s arch-enemy, with its supposed fixation on short-term profits, whatever the cost. However, the theories the Goldman Sachses of this world use to make money can also be used to save the environment, if we are open-minded enough to get past the stigma of big finance, […]

    UAE entrepreneurial spirit must have sustainability at its heart – opinion

    We live in an area of the world where we have harnessed the geography, landscape, and weather conditions to enjoy the best possible lifestyle. The harsh landscapes – and living conditions – endured by Arab recent ancestors have now been transformed into a world-class urban environment and a lifestyle level that is the envy of […]

    Shell launches ‘carbon neutral’ lubricants in the Middle East

    Shell has launched a range of ‘carbon neutral’ lubricants in the Middle East for various applications ranging from passenger cars to heavy-duty diesel engines. The Shell Helix Ultra lubricants are developed to offer a more sustainable choice of motor oil without compromising high performance and engine protection, Plant Machinery vehicles states. The Shell Rimula R6 […]

    School for girls in Bahrain has organized an environment-friendly campaign entitled “As Long As I Am Green”

    Al-lman School for Girls has organized an environment-friendly campaign entitled “As Long As I Am Green.” Young students got out, got their hands in the earth, and got involved in planting, News of Bahrain reports. It is based on the school’s vision to achieve sustainable development goals, implant Islamic, educational and environmental values, and preserve […]

    “Mushroom headphones,” gum sneakers and apple bags: 13 sustainable alternatives available now

    While we continue to buy plastic bags in a bit of shame, some are already making the eco-friendly products of the future. Let’s read the Knife article about how inventors from all over the world have turned familiar goods into samples of total environmental friendliness. Their production not only does not harm nature, but even […]

    Expo’s Kuwait Pavilion funnels the focus on water security

    The giant funnel at the center of the Kuwait Pavilion represents the country’s water towers, storing fresh water in elevated tanks, Mepmiddleeast reports. Spread across a built-up area of 5,600m2, the Kuwait Pavilion at Expo 2020 marks the nation’s largest-ever participation at a World Expo. Incorporating the theme `New Kuwait, New Opportunities for Sustainability,’ the […]

    Masdar – Protecting the environment, limiting effects of climate change prioritized by UAE
    12 Dec 2021

    Protecting the environment and limiting the effects of climate change are prioritized by the UAE and its leadership, WAM states. Since the formation of the UAE, it has been keen to adopt leading initiatives and projects benefitting future generations and contributing to sustainable development. The establishment of the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) in […]

    USA attitude towards MENA: from resistance and retaliation to resilience and reliance

    The Middle East is not the same region the US defined it as several decades ago. This is the main idea of Sarah Elzeini article. She’s a founder and CEO of SMZ International Group, a boutique strategic advisory and activities firm. Her clientele includes law firms, nonprofits, the private sector and sovereign states. *** In […]