Dubai hosts global event where olive tree tokenisation is launched, merging green finance with transparent, blockchain-powered agricultural investment. Dubai: In a landmark event at Burj Khalifa’s Armani Ballroom, a new chapter in olive tree tokenisation was unveiled, bringing together global leaders, investors, and innovators. The initiative, led by Global Olive Corporation (GOC), aims to merge […]
Lulu Retail and MoEI launch ‘Save to Sustain’ to drive awareness on energy efficiency and sustainable shopping choices. Abu Dhabi: Lulu Retail has launched Save to Sustain, a sustainability-focused campaign in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI). This initiative encourages consumers to make sustainable shopping choices by opting for energy-efficient and […]
ABU DHABI: Emirates Nature–WWF is marking 25 years of environmental achievements in the UAE, continuing a legacy inspired by the nation’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His belief that nature and humanity are deeply connected remains the organisation’s guiding principle. Established in 2001, Emirates Nature–WWF became the first WWF affiliate in the […]
ABU DHABI: In a major environmental push, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has successfully completed the first phase of its Regreening Our Mosques initiative. This effort saw 10,000 trees planted across mosque courtyards in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Launched under the broader Plant the UAE movement, the campaign […]
LUCKNOW: India’s new conservation effort to protect endangered river turtles in the Ganga River is turning heads globally. The endangered river turtles project, launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to revive species that vanished from the Ganga decades ago. Under this two-year project, 20 critically endangered turtles have been tagged with sonic devices. […]
ABU DHABI: The Bottle Return Scheme Abu Dhabi has already recovered over 2,000 tonnes of bottles since its 2023 launch. Spearheaded by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and cleantech partner Sparklo, the initiative forms a core pillar of the emirate’s Single-Use Plastic policy. The Bottle Return Scheme Abu Dhabi empowers residents to return plastic […]
UMM AL QAIWAIN: Earth Day 2025 saw a green start in Umm Al Qaiwain as 1,200 mangrove saplings were planted at Mangrove Beach. The planting initiative, part of the Emirates Environmental Group’s – EEG – national campaign “For Our Emirates We Plant,” brought together volunteers, officials, students and corporates to support the UAE’s climate goals. […]
Pioneering UAE-based social enterprise marks a milestone of environmental action and collaboration across the MENA region Dubai: Goumbook, the UAE’s leading social enterprise dedicated to sustainability and climate action, celebrates 15 years of driving transformative change across the MENA region. Founded in 2009 by Tatiana Antonelli Abella, Goumbook has been a catalyst for positive environmental, […]
Where: Terra at Expo CityWhen: April 25 to 28, 2025 DUBAI: Terra at Expo City Dubai is taking the lead in putting the UAE on the global conservation map. From April 25 to 28, the City Nature Challenge returns, and this year, Dubai is joining hundreds of cities worldwide to celebrate biodiversity by recording urban […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE marked Earth Day UAE 2024 with a strong reminder of its leadership in sustainability through bold, future-focused initiatives. From renewable energy and recycling to clean transport and marine conservation, the UAE continues to lead global efforts toward environmental protection. On April 22, Earth Day calls for climate action. In the UAE, […]
UAE to deploy electric tug boats for greener maritime operations at Khalifa Port ABU DHABI: In a bold move towards eco-friendly maritime operations, UAE-based Noatum Maritime—part of AD Ports Group—has announced the addition of two fully electric tug boats to its fleet at Khalifa Port. This marks a regional first and reflects the company’s strong […]
