Go Green

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), today issued Decree No. (2) of 2024 regarding the air quality system in Abu Dhabi.

The Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund and The Peregrine Fund have partnered to monitor the responses of raptors to climate change. Scientists are increasingly concerned about the impact warmer temperatures are having on polar raptors.

A movement to support local agriculture and foster sustainability, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan has launched ‘Dubai Farm’, an initiative aimed at supporting Emirati farmers and enhancing the region's agricultural landscape.

Dubai’s hospitality and tourism sectors are driving the city’s sustainability agenda, with programmes and initiatives that are helping to chart a path towards a greener future, according to a new report released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) at Arabian Travel Market.

Dubai Investments, a leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has showcased significant advancements in sustainable practices and responsible resource management across its operations.

Kia Corporation (Kia) has released the first teaser images of its upcoming EV3, the brand’s new compact EV SUV set to enhance the accessibility of electric mobility from Kia.

The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has extended application deadline for the 4th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with total prizes of USD 1 million.

The UAE Council for Climate Action assessed the national efforts to elevate climate ambition in preparation for the upcoming COP29 taking place in the Republic of Azerbaijan later this year. Discussions also centred on strategies to strengthen the country's climate action both locally and globally.

This May, Azraq, the volunteer-run not-for-profit marine conservation organisation, has joined forces with Coralife, a collective of dedicated eco-divers with a shared vision for environmental preservation.

Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, recentlyhosted the Sustainability in Action forum to engage its residents for climate action and highlightthe critical role communities can play in protecting our planet Earth.