climate change

DP World launches Middle East’s first $100 million blue bond to fund sustainable marine transport

Eligible initiatives include reducing maritime pollution, sustainable ports, and water quality

OPEC Fund signs first loan agreement with Montenegro for $52 million to enhance climate initiatives

The loan is aimed at enhancing fiscal sustainability and facilitating the green transition in the southeastern European nation

DEWA’s Green Hydrogen Project cuts CO2 emissions by over 40 tons in transportation sector

The station can fuel about 50 fuel-cell electric vehicles in roughly eight minutes each

OPEC Fund authorizes nearly $1 billion in new development financing

These initiatives support global nations by improving infrastructure, food security, renewable energy, and economic resilience

COP16 Riyadh: UAE concludes participation, spotlights key climate initiatives

The UAE delegation at COP16 highlighted key national initiatives including ‘Plant the Emirates’ and the Mangrove Alliance for Climate

The UAE hikes its climate ambitions in submission to the UN

In its updated NDC, the country aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47 percent by 2035 compared to 2019 levels

How Siemens Energy powers the UAE’s net-zero journey

From partnering with key organizations like ADNOC and DEWA to preparing the Emirati youth

ADFW 2024: World Bank commends UAE efforts in tackling global climate challenges

The World Bank is committed to achieving the SDGs and highlights the importance of collaborating with the UAE 

ADFW 2024: Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum concludes 4-day event

This year’s forum involved high-level discussions on achieving both the UAE and the world's sustainable transition

La Niña’s impact on 2024’s record-breaking heat: What you need to know

New report suggests that 2024 might be the hottest year on record

UAE healthcare sector aims for 20 percent carbon emission reduction by 2030: Report

New study urges healthcare to adopt sustainability to reduce emissions, energy use, and waste

COP16 Riyadh: IsDB provides over $4.4 billion in financing to projects aligned with UNCCD

IsDB has exceeded its climate action target of dedicating 35 percent of its financing to climate initiatives and projects by 2025

COP16 Riyadh: Arab Coordination Group commits $10 billion by 2030 to combat desertification, land degradation

This commitment aims to enhance land restoration, climate resilience, and nature-positive development

The economic impact of land degradation: Why $1 billion daily investments are crucial

$2.6 trillion is needed by 2030 to restore over one billion hectares of degraded land and improve drought resilience

UAE National Day: Celebrating 53 years of unity and progress through visionary leadership, groundbreaking initiatives

A comprehensive reflection on 2024’s milestones in governance, infrastructure, and global positioning

What to expect at ADFW 2024: Four days of action-packed sessions and events

The agenda for ADFW 2024 includes over 60 main and side events and more than 350 thematic sessions

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

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

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

UAE, Brazil strengthening bilateral relations and collaboration in G20 for global development

The UAE is Brazil's largest Middle Eastern partner, with trade at AED13.28 billion in the first eight months

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

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