Go Green

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched an international standard carbon Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) programme as a pivotal step towards addressing carbon emissions in the emirate.

Emirates Transport (ET), the UAE’s premier transport and logistics provider, has entered into a landmark lease agreement with Motoboy Delivery Services to introduce zero-emission, 100% electric delivery bikes into Motoboy’s third-party logistics fleet. This initiative is a testament to both organizations’ commitment to supporting the UAE's Green Agenda 2030 and redefining logistics standards in the region.

General Motors Middle East continues to drive forward its commitment to sustainability, by equipping its highest energy consuming facility, the Middle East Distribution Center, with a solar-powered roof, reducing carbon footprint by 35%.

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The Arab Youth Council for Climate Change (AYCCC), affiliated with the Arab Youth Centre, has unveiled a comprehensive report titled "Empowering Youth Voices in Arab Climate Policy," in collaboration with the Youth Climate Champion of COP28 UAE team.

Emirati investment firm Kazar plans to invest $2.5 billion in constructing a hybrid renewable energy station in Egypt’s Zafarana region, east of the country, Asharq Business reported, citing an anonymous source in the know.

Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza) has cut its landfill waste by 37% in just nine months this year, through a new partnership with Imdaad, a Dubai-based company specialising in sustainable facilities management, marking a major step in the UAE’s journey towards a circular economy.

As 2024 draws to a close, IFFCO, a multinational powerhouse headquartered in the UAE, celebrates a year defined by impactful achievements in sustainability, innovation, and global leadership. By setting ambitious goals and executing transformative initiatives, the FMCG giant is redefining industry standards for responsible practices.

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) continues its tireless efforts to achieve sustainability in the agricultural sector, covering both plant and livestock farming. It is implementing a range of pioneering programmes and projects, adopting best agricultural practices to ensure sustainability, promoting modern agriculture technology and improving product quality to achieve global leadership in food security.

The world’s first edition of the International Mangrove Conservation and Restoration Conference (IMCRC), led by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), concluded with an urgent message, safeguarding and restoring the world’s mangroves is essential to addressing global environmental and socioeconomic challenges.

Ajman University is proud to announce that its "Greening Communities: Mangrove Planting Project" has won the Gold Category for the Middle East region at the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024 for "Sustainability Education Action." This gold award underscores the University's dedication to environmental sustainability and its commitment to empowering youth and communities with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive the UAE’s ambitious sustainability goals.