Go Green

Reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and long-term climate change action, Dulsco Group as part of its Mangrove Plantation Drive 2025, brought together a group of 100 including team members, schools and clients to plant 1,000 mangroves at Jubail Mangrove Park, Abu Dhabi.

A recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency, in collaboration with the COP30 Brazilian Presidency and the Global Renewables Alliance, revealed that global renewable energy capacity surged to a record 582 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, including 452GW from solar.

Long recognised as a crossroads for global publishing, Sharjah has become one of the world’s foremost convening points for ideas shaping the written word. Each year, the Sharjah Publishers Conference held in the lead-up to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), now in its 44th edition sets the agenda for the industry’s most pressing conversations, from the rise of artificial intelligence to the quest for sustainability and inclusion.

A new regional study examining how companies across the Middle East and North Africa are adapting to rising expectations around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance has been released, offering fresh insights into how organisations are shifting from traditional CSR practices to data-driven, long-term ESG strategies.

ADNEC Group, a Modon company, continues to raise the bar for sustainable business and leisure tourism in Abu Dhabi, embedding sustainability across event planning and delivery to reduceits environmental impact. Most recently, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi hostedthe IUCN World Conservation Congress from the 9th to the 15th of October, the first timethe congresswas held in the Middle East. The Congress’ adherence to stringent, world-class sustainability standards, supported by ADNEC Centre’s sustainability-focused facilities and operations, led to the achievement of ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management following an independent third-party audit.

Apparel Group, a multibillion-dollar conglomerate, announced its strategic participation in the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the city’s vision of promoting health and well-being.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and strengthen the culture of conserving natural resources, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has launched the fourth edition of the “Clean Coasts” initiative at Al Luluyah Beach in Khorfakkan, with the active participation of government entities, educational institutions, university and school students, and volunteers from across the community.

Salik Company PJSC (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has entered into a collaboration with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Vcharge EV Charging Point Operator,to deliver smart, scalable Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UAE. This collaboration reinforces the shared commitment of all three organizations to driving sustainable urban mobility through electric vehicle charging and supporting the UAE’s national electrification agenda.

Climate technology, or climate tech, refers to innovative solutions and technologies designed to mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For example, renewable energy and carbon capture/storage technologies that reduce CO2 in our atmosphere.