Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in Ajman
Under the esteemed patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the 23rd edition of the Clean UAE Campaign kicked off in the Emirate of Ajman on Thursday, December 5.
Organised by the Emirates Environmental Group in collaboration with the Municipality and Planning Department – Ajman, marking the first stop of a nationwide journey that will span all seven Emirates and concluding on the 14th of December. The Clean UAE represents the largest community-driven environmental movement commemorating the “Year of Sustainability.”
DIFC has announced its Decarbonisation Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to being a sustainability leader in the region
DIFC is playing a key role in the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Goals, aiming to reach net zero by 2045, with targeted emission reductions across operations, construction, and supply chain
The Centre published its inaugural Sustainability Progress Report titled “Building a Sustainable Future: DIFC’s Path to Impact”
The Future Sustainability Forum 2024 brought together 3,000 industry leaders, government officials, and sustainability experts to explore innovative solutions to achieve net-zero targets, advance sustainable finance, and drive green innovation
Crypto.com gains principal network licence, plans new crypto-linked card programme
Crypto.com will initially launch card in Bahrain and gradually expand across GCC region
Dubai, UAE; December 4, 2024 – Crypto.com has secured a principal licence with Mastercard, enabling the company to directly issue cards on Mastercard’s network. Crypto.com will launch a card in Bahrain powered by Mastercard.
Programme supports research-based agricultural innovations across the MENAT region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 December 2024: Goumbook, a leading social enterprise accelerating sustainability and climate action across the MENAT region, in continued partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank, HSBC Bank Middle East, European Institute of Technology (EIT) Food and the Climate Champions Team, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the second edition of the MENAT Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme for the 2024/2025 cohort.
The MENAT Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme aims to empower and upskill researchers, students, and innovators with regenerative and entrepreneurial expertise to tackle critical challenges in food systems, biodiversity loss, climate change, and water management across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT). The programme seeks to bridge the gap between academia, research and the business sector, by transforming research, science and nature- based solutions into accessible, scalable, and sustainable outcomes tailored to the needs of small to medium farm holders. This initiative will catalyze a regional regenerative agriculture movement, addressing the unique agricultural challenges posed by the region’s arid climate, saline soils, desert landscapes, and water scarcity.
Innovators, researchers, and students focusing on regenerative agriculture are encouraged to apply by January 6th, 2025 on the programme website. Applicants will be able to present their ideas and receive support to develop their regenerative solutions addressing pressing issues such as food security, water management, and ecosystem restoration.
On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, Her Excellency Mariam Al Hammadi, Director-General of The Big Heart Foundation said: “International Volunteer Day is a powerful reminder of the need for individuals and communities to come together in the spirit of justice, compassion, and shared progress. Volunteering is far more than an act of kindness; it is a testament to the strength of solidarity—a cornerstone of resilience and a vital tool for addressing the pressing challenges of our time. It reinforces the idea that collective effort and ingenuity can lead to solutions that are both impactful and sustainable for generations.”
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