No Comments

UN leaders call for more action on climate change

Image for UN leaders call for more action on climate change

It is nothing less than a “moral, ethical and economic imperative” to take more action to mitigate the existential threat posed by climate change, said top executives from across the United Nations.

Calling on Member States to take “urgent [...] 

Read More
No Comments

Five Ways to Enhance Your Outside Space

Image for Five Ways to Enhance Your Outside Space

Whether you have ten acres or ten metres, making the most of your outside space is one of the best ways to further enjoy your home. Some techniques for enhancing these spaces can cost a lot upfront but should be considered as worthwhile and long-term [...] 

Read More
No Comments

Etihad ESCO starts solar panel installations across homes of UAE nationals

Image for Etihad ESCO starts solar panel installations across homes of UAE nationals

Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) announced that the installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels over the roofs of 5,000 UAE nationals’ homes in Dubai. With all contractors on board, site surveys have been completed and material procurement, [...] 

Read More
No Comments

UK requires an immediate ban on single use products

Image for UK requires an immediate ban on single use products

Certain items should be banned immediately to prevent further damage the environment, business waste and recycling.

While the impact of single-use plastics is being discussed more visibly, actual change has been slow. The introduction of a 5p charge [...] 

Read More
No Comments

Africa Blue Economy Forum

Image for Africa Blue Economy Forum

Africa Blue Economy Forum comes to Tunis on June 25-26; Confirmed speakers include Government ministers and officials from Gabon, Ghana, Morocco, Somaliland, Tunisia and Seychelles; Aims to raise awareness of the economic, social and  [...] 

Read More
No Comments

Smovies Short Film Competition 2019 launches regional climate change challenge

Image for Smovies Short Film Competition 2019 launches regional climate change challenge

The Smovies Short Film Competition 2019, a strategic collaboration between BrandMoxie and VOX Cinemas, launched a regional film challenge aimed at fighting climate change globally. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, [...] 

Read More
No Comments

4 Housing Maintenance That Are Too Important To Ignore

Image for 4 Housing Maintenance That Are Too Important To Ignore

With the constant shift in weather and humidity levels throughout the year, a house needs to be prepared to handle whatever circumstance comes its way. Small changes in temperature, internally or externally, can cause drastic changes within a household [...] 

Read More
No Comments

Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Your Iftar

Image for Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Your Iftar

This Ramadan, Dubai Carbon is giving Dubai residents the opportunity to become more aware of their carbon ‘foodprint’ with the launch of the first online, food carbon calculator in the  [...] 

Read More
No Comments

Drop It Youth Ambassador, Beau Fountain, has spearheaded a campaign to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic at his school

Image for Drop It Youth Ambassador, Beau Fountain, has spearheaded a campaign to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic at his school

11-year-old student and Drop It Youth Ambassador, Beau Fountain, has spearheaded a campaign to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic at his school, Kings’ School Dubai. Beau launched a week-long campaign at his school to encourage students [...] 

Read More
No Comments

Hydro-Quebec, a world leader in hydropower generation, publishes its Sustainability Report 2018

Image for Hydro-Quebec, a world leader in hydropower generation, publishes its Sustainability Report 2018

The company generates, transmits and distributes electricity to more than 4 million customers in the province of Québec. It also exports its clean, renewable power and commercializes its unique expertise and innovations on world markets. Hydro-Québec [...] 

Read More