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Emirates Environmental Group felicitates Sustainability Champions at Emirates Recycling Awards

News Desk 2 06/06/2023

On 6th June 2023, Emirates Environmental Group honoured the sustainability champions during the 26th edition of “Emirates Recycling Awards” in commemoration of World Environment Day. The ceremony was held at Dubai Knowledge Park under the auspices and presence of H.E. Engr. Sheikh

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Dubai Municipality organizes environmental awareness events on World Environment Day

News Desk 2 05/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 5, 2023 – Dubai Municipality organized a series of initiatives and events on World Environment Day, which is observed on June 5 every year. Through these events, the Municipality aimed to highlight the major environmental issues and the importance of conserving natural reserves as well as the sustainability of natural […]

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Emirates Environmental Group felicitates Sustainability Champions at Emirates Recycling Awards

News Desk 2 05/06/2023

On 5th June 2023, Emirates Environmental Group honoured the sustainability champions during the 26th edition of “Emirates Recycling Awards” in commemoration of World Environment Day. The ceremony was held at Dubai Knowledge Park under the auspices and presence of H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Executive Council of […]

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Sustainability Handbook for Families launched ahead of World Environment Day

News Desk 2 02/06/2023

United Arab Emirates, 2 June 2023 – Saving energy feels good.  And, to celebrate the Year of Sustainability, Taqeef, the visionary behind desert cooling systems, has developed a 5-step plan to help reduce the impact our home energy use has on the planet.  With these few small steps, we can make big strides towards more […]

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28 companies pledge to reduce carbon emissions at the 10th Climate Dialogue

News Desk 2 30/05/2023

Dubai, May 30, 2023: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, presided over the launch of the 10th National Climate Ambition Dialogue today. The event, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with Emirates Steel Arkan, rallies under the theme “Accelerating the Pace of Transition to Low Carbon Green […]

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Hosts Inception Workshop for UAE National Adaptation Plan (NAP)

News Desk 2 24/05/2023

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Zayed University, conducted a two-day Inception Workshop for the UAE’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) at Zayed University’s Dubai Campus. His Excellency Essa Al Hashmi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sustainable Communities Sector

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The Emirates Environmental Group celebrates the winners of the 18th cycle of  the Environmental Drawing Competition

News Desk 2 23/05/2023

The Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) 18th edition of the Environmental Drawing Competition was a huge success, as it recorded the participation of more than 122,393 students from 508 schools from all over the country taking part including schools with special needs. This unique, one of a kind, nation-wide annual Environmental Drawing Competition helps the student […]

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Reclassifies 64 Air Quality Monitoring Stations in the UAE

News Desk 2 22/05/2023

As part of the Year of Sustainability initiative and in line with efforts to enhance the quality of life for better community health and welfare, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has updated the classification of 64 air quality monitoring stations. This reclassification is consistent with the ministry’s 2022 directive that set forth […]

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The President of the Republic of Maldives Conveys Optimism

News Desk 2 19/05/2023

The President of the Republic of the Maldives, His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, expressed optimism that the upcoming COP28 conference will foster significant strides in implementing the Paris Climate Agreement’s objectives. This sentiment was shared during his reception of Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and

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UAE Introduces New Green Education Strategy For Schools To Enhance Efforts Against Climate Change

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UAE Introduces New Green Education Strategy For Schools To Enhance Efforts Against Climate Change: By establishing a worldwide eco-education program, the UAE is making a huge contribution to educating the next generation about the value of conserving our planet. The Green Education Partnership program, announced by the Ministry of Education, incorporates partnerships

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Emirates Environmental Group in its 1st panel discussion for the year 2023

News Desk 2 11/05/2023

Emirates Environmental Group conducted its 1st Panel Discussion of 2023 on 10th May in association with Arabia CSR Network and supported by EmiratesGBC, Clean Energy Business Council and the Swiss Business Council. The panel discussion was hosted by the Five Palm Hotel between 4:00 pm. and 6:30 pm. GST as a hybrid event. The discussion […]

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GMG commits to planting over 1,000 Ghaf trees in major sustainability drive

News Desk 2 10/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 10, 2023: GMG, a global well-being company operating leading brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors, has committed to plant over 1,000 Ghaf trees as a part of its sustainability strategy as the UAE celebrates the Year of Sustainability. Over 100 employees came together to kick off […]

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Minister of Climate Change and Environment Announces UAE’s Participation in UK’s Agriculture Breakthrough Initiative

News Desk 2 10/05/2023

The Minister of Climate Change and Environment, HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, officially announced that the UAE’s participation in the UK-led Agriculture Breakthrough Initiative. The initiative’s primary goal is to make climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture the most attractive and widely adopted option for farmers worldwide by 2030. The announcement came

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Emirates Environmental Group conducts the 23rd Cycle of the Inter-school Environmental Public Speaking Competition

News Desk 2 28/04/2023

(Dubai): Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) conducted the 23rd cycle of the Annual Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition from 25th to 28th of April 2023 at the knowledge park in Dubai.  The bilingual (Arabic/English) competition witnessed participation from more than 500 students from 90 teams. This educational programme that was initiated in 2001,

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UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches marine plastic waste monitoring programme

News Desk 2 19/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 April 2023 – As part of its efforts to preserve marine resources, seawater quality, and beach cleanliness within the general framework of Year of Sustainability, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched an integrated programme to monitor plastic waste in the marine and coastal environment of the […]

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches the first phase of ‘Tamkeen’ initiative

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2023 – The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today launched the first phase of ‘Tamkeen’ initiative to nurture UAE nationals and bolster their role in advancing the country’s food security by providing them with cutting-edge skills, expertise, experiences and the latest best practices in agriculture,

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Essa Al-Ghurair Investment Sign MoU

News Desk 2 05/04/2023

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Essa Al-Ghurair Investment (EGI) to collaborate on the National Carbon Sequestration Project. Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri attended the signing ceremony, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Essa Abdullah Al

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UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work discusses national environmental goals

News Desk 2 30/03/2023

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, chaired the first meeting of the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work for 2023, where members discussed a range of critical and environmental issues, as well as partnership with the private sector. The meeting sought to support and advance the Council’s efforts […]

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Emirates Environmental Group celebrates its Annual Gala Dinner

News Desk 2 07/03/2023

Under the Patronage of H. E. Engineer Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation Department and a Member of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah Executive Council, and an honorary member of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), EEG hosted and commended its collaborative partners during its Annual Gala […]

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Emirates Environmental Group hosts the first-ever Global Investors Sustainable Development Alliance Forum

News Desk 2 28/02/2023

On the 24th of February, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in association with Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance (GISD) conducted a forum titled “Bridging the Climate Finance Gap”. This hybrid forum brought together global and local financial experts who came together in Dubai to discuss and express their viewpoints on the strong financial