Sustainability

COP29 recap: Baku sets new global target to deliver $1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035

The Baku Finance Goal is the centerpiece of a package of agreements that deliver progress across all climate pillars

UAE launches new guide to enhance financial sustainability across federal entities

The guide presents key concepts and standards of financial sustainability, highlighting their importance and best practices

COP29: UAE champions greener future, introduces MAC Strategy 2031 to transform global mangrove ecosystems

This strategy guides member states in meeting mangrove conservation goals and advancing sustainable climate action

Empowering women for climate action: The pivotal role of Emirati women at COP29 in Baku

Their involvement underscores the UAE's dedication to empowering women to shape the future of climate action

COP29: UAE pavilion explores empowering women through climate action

Participants discussed the importance of increasing access to climate finance and enhancing gender equality in building the climate-resilient economy of the future

COP29: 35 countries endorse ‘reducing methane from organic waste declaration’

Among the key signatories are Azerbaijan, Korea, Japan, the UAE, Morocco, Türkiye and Jordan

Autocraft’s E20+ air taxi: A new era for urban mobility in the UAE

The “E” signifies Electric, highlighting the zero-emission propulsion that shapes the future of sustainable air travel

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi reviews Mubadala’s progress, stresses UAE investment importance in Brazil

Mubadala’s investments in Brazil have greatly contributed to the country’s socioeconomic development over the past 12 years

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, JERA and Al Bawani to develop two new highly efficient power plants in Saudi Arabia

These agreements will enable two new CCGT projects in Saudi Arabia with over 3.6 gigawatts capacity 

COP29: UAE launches plans for world’s first ChatGPT tool tailored for agricultural sector

Called “CHAG” (Chat + Ag), this tool will use over 50 years of research data, highlighting the UAE's AI advancements 

COP29: UAE leads agricultural innovation, launches pilot AgriLLM project

During COP29, Almheiri announced the launch of a new AI-based Weather Forecasting Research and Training Program

COP29: UAE pavilion highlights role of climate finance in reaching net zero

Discussions focused on bringing marginalized groups 'into the problem-solving process'

COP29: Investor groups with over $10 trillion in assets commit to accelerating climate financing

Sweden announced a contribution of $730 million to the UN Green Climate Fund (GCF), bringing overall contribution to $749 million

How are UAE, Saudi Arabia leading way in sustainable tourism?

Despite the clear benefits of sustainable tourism, several challenges and barriers hinder its implementation 

COP29: Egypt reiterates 42 percent renewable energy target for 2030, calls for international support

As of July 2024, solar, wind, and hydropower make up 11.5 percent of Egypt's electricity generation 

COP29: Troika assesses ‘Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C’

Leaders’ Summit of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on Climate Change takes center stage

COP29: Multilateral development banks’ climate financing to reach $120 billion by 2030

At COP29, Sweden also pledged approximately $19 million to the fund for responding to loss and damage

COP29: Masdar, Albania Power Corporation to explore gigawatt-scale renewable projects in Albania

The partnership leverages KESH's leading position and Masdar's expertise to accelerate Albania's clean energy transition

Global South presents sustainable investment opportunities for Middle East sovereign wealth funds: Report

In the Global South, critical areas like water and sanitation, food security, education, forestry, and biodiversity conservation, remain largely untapped

UAE fostering global cooperation to ‘Accelerate Action Together’ at COP29

In his keynote address, Al Jaber urged all 198 Parties to “let actions speak louder than words” and to “let positivity prevail”

UAE President meets with heads of state, delegation leaders at COP29

The UAE President called on all parties at COP29 to prioritize mutual understanding over division

COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit opens in Baku

Summit seeks to implement and transform key climate-related decisions into concrete actions and credible plans to tackle climate change

UAE President attends COP29, urges accelerated climate action

As COP29 President, Babayev emphasized the conference's commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration among Parties