UAE

UAE supports green finance in the fight against climate change

January 19, 2024

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In Short : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is backing green finance initiatives to combat climate change. This support likely involves encouraging sustainable investments, implementing eco-friendly financial practices, and contributing to global efforts to address environmental challenges. In Detail : In a significant stride toward sustainability, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has positioned itself as […]

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AFRICA

Climate change: Kenya’s power sector is a shining example, the big hurdles are household and transport emissions

October 25, 2023

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Kenya’s ambition is to reduce carbon emissions by one-third by 2030, relative to the business-as-usual scenario of 143 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. It also seeks to reduce carbon emissions to as close to zero as possible by 2050. How and whether these goals are achieved will have huge implications for the country’s economic […]

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EGYPT

A brighter future? How climate change threatens MENA’s solar energy revolution

October 25, 2023

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“Two-thirds of the investments have gone into large solar plants and not into smaller projects” Investment is increasing in the global solar energy projects, and is expected to be more than USD 380 billion this year, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Dr Ajay Mathur has said. Mathur made these remarks on Monday on […]

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EGYPT

Egypt resolute in tackling climate change: Report

October 21, 2023

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Egypt has always been keen on raising climate change challenges at meetings, negotiations, and climate change conferences in line with its commitments Egypt is taking climate change seriously. The country has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and has taken significant steps across different sectors to achieve this goal. Toward this end, the North […]

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UAE

Meet Emirati conservationist committed to making positive impact on biodiversity – EQ Mag

June 12, 2023

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While COP28 will focus on tackling climate change, she hopes to see progress on agreements that will help protect biodiversity As the UAE prepares to host the COP28, National Experts Programme (NEP) participant Maitha Al Hameli believes climate change and biodiversity loss should be tackled together to help build a more sustainable future. Al Hameli, […]

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OMAN

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Announces New Appointments – EQ Mag

June 5, 2023

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BayWa r.e. Solar Trade has announced three new appointments this month which will help the business continue its drive to grow the use of renewables and make a positive impact on climate change. Alexander Schütt becomes Regional Director, Solar Trade EMEA, effective June 1, while Friedhelm Enslin and Michael Harre both become Managing Directors of […]

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UAE

National Media Office presents UAE’s role in tackling climate change, hosting COP28 – EQ Mag

June 5, 2023

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During the meeting, the COP28 Presidency office explained why hosting the conference is vital for the UAE ABU DHABI : The National Media Office (NMO) on Thursday held an introductory meeting in Abu Dhabi to inform digital news platforms, content makers and influencers about the UAE’s role in tackling climate change and hosting COP28. An […]

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UAE

The time for lecturing the Global South about climate change is over – EQ Mag

May 29, 2023

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Apart from the hypocrisy displayed by some in the US and Europe, recent criticism of the UAE in particular is misplaced Who should take the most responsibility for climate change? The answer, surely, is those who have most contributed to the perilous state we are now in, with the World Meteorological Organisation warning earlier this […]

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AFRICA

Is solar power the answer to manage Africa’s water woes? – EQ Mag

April 24, 2023

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Many farmers still rely solely on rainfall for their harvests, despite climate change bringing about long dry spells. EASTERN UGANDA : For years, Ugandan farmer Iga Jamir has relied on a thousand-litre water tank placed on top of an anthill to irrigate his crops. He would draw water from a nearby stream to fill the […]

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia testing new cooling method to cope with summer heat – EQ Mag

March 16, 2023

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RIYADH : The Saudi General Authority for Roads (GAR), in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, has started experimenting with a new cooling method to cope with the simmering summer heat. The implementation of the experiment, which is called “Cooling Asphalt Surfaces,” is on the basis of a research study. […]

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