Today, 31 partners, including 25 global utilities and power companies that collectively serve more than 250 million customers, united for a landmark joint commitment to advance electrification, renewables-ready grids, and clean energy deployment in line with 2030 Breakthrough goals and a net
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Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced a ‘Coral Commitment’, vowing to protect and regenerate corals in the Red Sea and beyond. The multi-layered program was revealed at a side event to COP28 in Dubai onboard the famous “Ocean Xplorer” […]
Ambassador Lars Steen Nielsen, Consul General and Head of Mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark sheds light regarding the country’s commitment to sustainability, collaborative efforts, plans and its active participation in the COP28. Denmark, known for its advancements in renewable energy and sustainable technologies, and as one of the highest ranked
Microsoft and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) brought 10 impactful sustainability and climate tech startups to COP28 to showcase how their innovative solutions are tackling the most pressing challenges resulting from climate change. Hailing from the UAE, USA, UK, Greece, Spain, India, Finland, and South Korea, the startups are part of the 4th Cohort […]
Bloom World Academy’s (BWA) community came together with unwavering enthusiasm as students, ranging from the youngest seedlings in nursery to the blossoming leaders in Grade 10, joined hands to plant a remarkable 28 trees in honour of COP28. The young eco-champions have sown the seeds of change, inspiring a vision for a greener tomorrow. Principal […]
Ducab Group, one of the biggest end-to-end energy solutions providers and manufacturing firms in the United Arab Emirates, hosted a Youth Circle on the side lines of its participation in COP28 titled ‘Future Leaders in the Age of Digitalisation’, bringing young participants together with its Group CEO Mohammad Almutawa. Ducab is taking part in the […]
Mohamed Zayan, an intern at smart and green total facilities management company Farnek, has unveiled an innovative project that involved retrofitting a buggy, with photovoltaic panels that harness solar energy, to charge the buggy’s battery. This solar-powered buggy will be operated in Expo City Dubai, showcasing Farnek’s commitment and alignment with Expo City Dubai’s
In response to global waste crisis and aligning with global commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and net-zero targets, an international consortium led by Roland Berger and BEEAH Group, in collaboration with DFINITY Foundation, and the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), demonstrated the world’s first global incentive system to
Daikin Industries, Ltd. announced its support for the Global Cooling Pledge launched on December 5th at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Global Cooling Pledge is an international initiative requiring nations to take an integrated approach to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to cooling. […]
GAIA, a climate change-focused blended finance platform led by MUFG, one of the world’s leading financial groups, and FinDev Canada, Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, has won the Best Blended Investment NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) Initiative of the Year award at COP28. The awards ceremony took place at COP28 on 5th December
Emirates Post Group (EPG) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a workshop session titled ‘Delivery for the Future: The Postal Network as Infrastructure for Lifelong Climate Education’ on the sidelines of the 28th annual Conference of the […]
Kevin Kilty, Founder and CEO of Hubpay, is set to moderate a distinguished panel discussion on December 8th at the Innovation Zone – Climate Action Stage during COP28. The session, titled “Green Horizons: Innovators navigating the supply chains under SDG #13 Climate Action,” will be co-hosted with The Conduit London, a collaborative community committed to
Solutions+, a Mubadala company and a leading provider of shared services, will showcase their sustainability business vertical at COP28, encompassing a broad spectrum of initiatives, notably decarbonization services and sustainable procurement. Solutions+ conducts thorough end-to-end carbon footprint assessments and energy audits for businesses, pinpointing areas of high
3M announces its participation to the UN Climate Conference COP28, taking place in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The key themes for this year’s conference include technology and innovation, inclusion, frontline communities, and finance. Gayle Schueller, 3M SVP & Chief Sustainability Officer, comments: “Under the theme
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Westinghouse, an international leader in designing, developing and deploying commercial nuclear energy facilities, have together signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the eVinci™ microreactor as a key solution for tackling the dual challenges of energy security and climate change. The MoU signing took place
The Energy for Health Activation at COP28, was inaugurated by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General, WHO, Ms. Kitty van der Heijden, Deputy Executive Director, Partnerships, UNICEF and Dr. Harish Hande, CEO, SELCO Foundation. The activation will be at COP28 till December 12, 2023, showcasing SELCO Foundation and IKEA Foundation’s commitment to solar power 25,000
Organized by the Italian Trade Agency ITA under the auspices of the Embassy of Italy to the UAE and Consulate General of Italy in Dubai, Italy will command the spotlight at COP28 through the groundbreaking event, “Sustainab-ITALY: Italian Proposals for a Greener Future“. The panel discussion will focus on Italy’s capabilities in sustainable technology and
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced the signing of its first commercial uranium fuel supply contract with Kazakhstan’s National Atomic Company (NAC) Kazatomprom JSC for the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. The contract opens pathways for future collaboration between the two entities, as it builds on ENEC’s long established diversified
The EEI-GCCIA COP 28 Transmission Summit, hosted by the GCCIA in Abu Dhabi Yas Island, concluded successfully, marking a momentous achievement in the pursuit of a sustainable and resilient energy future. Organized jointly by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the summit convened global energy leaders,
Fund goes to IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust The UAE – the host country of COP28 – has pledged AED736 million ($200 million) to support climate resilience in low- and middle-income economies and countries vulnerable to the growing impact of climate change. The commitment, announced at the World Climate Action Summit held in Dubai, UAE, […]
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