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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has issued a new regulation on environmental emergency preparedness and response in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Building on the momentum of the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Asia Pacific (AP25) Regional Conference and the Abu Dhabi convening of the Commission on Asian Philanthropy, WWF and AVPN convened a high-level Philanthropic Roundtable to explore the critical convergence between disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The Roundtable focused on how strategic philanthropy can catalyse integrated, community-driven approaches that safeguard both people and ecosystems in the face of escalating climate impacts and disaster risks.

With the world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, sustainable food retail and storage are more critical than ever, yet they remain an often-overlooked step in global decarbonization efforts. Today, only four of the world’s 10 largest supermarkets have set Net Zero targets, despite the food system contributing up to one-third of global emissions.

This year marks a pivotal chapter in the UAE’s environmental journey as Emirates Nature–WWF celebrates 25 years of conservation impact. Founded in the spirit of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, the organization continues to be guided by his visionary belief that nature and humanity are fundamentally interconnected.

The Blue Whale AI Academy by Cyber Gear, has launched an AI Introductory Summer Camp for 5-12-year-olds.

The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, the largest dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center in the region,recently hosted the first Arabian Regional Scientific Seagrass Workshop, organized in partnership with the Environment Agency –Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) – Dugong-MOU Secretariatand in presence of professor Emma Jackson, President of the World Seagrass Association.

Masdar City has reinforced its position as the UAE’s pioneering sustainable urban community with the award of the prestigious LEED Communities Platinum Certification for its Phase 1 project, under development.

Al-Futtaim IKEA's six-week "Earth Weeks" campaign highlighted sustainable habits at home, including energy saving, recycling, and reducing food waste. The company announced the recent LEED Gold certification of three of its stores, along with a strategic partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company.

A new media academy is making waves in the UAE with a mission to reshape the influencer landscape through education, innovation, and sustainability. OGA (Olive Green Academy) has officially launched at the prestigious SEE Institute in The Sustainable City, Dubai, becoming the region’s first influencer academy focused on environmental advocacy and powered by the fusion of artificial intelligence and sustainability.

ICD Brookfield Place has announced the release of its Net Zero Carbon Pathway Report, a detailed framework that sets the landmark address on course to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030. The plan reinforces the complex's alignment with the UAE's national climate goals and the Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.