USA, NYC, September 28: The United Arab Emirates, COP28, COP29 Azerbaijan, The World Bank, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) co-hosted an event entitled ‘Advancing Climate Action through Sustainable Agriculture and Resilient Food Systems’ during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 22, 2024.
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Masdar to Acquire Saeta from Brookfield for $1.4 Billion
- As an established renewables platform equipped with end-to-end capabilities and strong growth opportunities, Saeta strengthens Masdar’s footprint in the Iberian Peninsula
- Successful execution of Brookfield’s business plan resulted in significant value creation and growth of Saeta
- The transaction would see Masdar acquire a portfolio of 745MW of predominantly wind assets, and a 1.6GW development pipeline in Spain and Portugal
- Deal advances Masdar’s growth plans in the region, representing one of Spain and Portugal’s largest renewable energy transactions, as the company targets global capacity of 100GW by 2030
COP28 | CHALHOUB GROUP, LVMH, EMAAR MALLS, MAJID AL FUTTAIM, AND ALDAR PROPERTIES ANNOUNCE THE CREATION OF A UNIQUE ALLIANCE DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABILITY
“UNITY FOR CHANGE” أفــــــــــــــــق
- The taskforce represents the unity of major retail players for a shared commitment towards sustainability goals
- New standards in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices within the Middle East
- Clear objectives for malls and retail operations, focusing on water consumption, air conditioning efficiency, use of clean energy, design and construction practices.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 19, 2023: Chalhoub Group, LVMH, EMAAR Malls Management (L.L.C), Majid Al Futtaim Properties LLC, and Aldar Properties PJSC join forces to create “Unity For Change – أفــــــــــــــــق” (pronounced UFQ in Arabic, meaning horizon and symbolizing the future), a pionneering partnership among prominent retailers and real estate developers in the Emirates. This alliance is dedicated to defining and achieving sustainability targets.
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COP28: Green finance skills will be more critical than ever as ESG strategies gain prominence in investment and business decisions
COP28: Green finance skills will be more critical than ever as ESG strategies gain prominence in investment and business decisions
Accountancy profession is uniquely placed to support long-term economic success driven by responsible, sustainable business practice.
As part of its COP28 activities, ACCA hosted Women in Finance and CFO Breakfast Club events for finance professionals focused on forging a path towards a sustainable future.
Launch of ECO WALK at EXPO City Dubai
Launch of ECO WALK at EXPO City Dubai
Dubai, UAE 10 December 2023: Harnessing the message of COP28 on a individual, corporate, community and societal scale: A culmination of the hard work and passion of Juhi Yasmeen Khan and Mohammad Mustafa – a mother & son duo.
The inaugural event of the ECO WALK dazzled, implored and excited all who attended. The ECOWALK Gathering held within the esteemed premises of Expo City Dubai within the beautiful Slovenian pavilion acted as the stepping stone for kickstarting the chain of change society so desperately needs. Beginning with a presentation from Youth Environmental Ambassador and Co-founder of ECO WALK, Mohammad Mustafa, the event began on the note of climate action and collective change.
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