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Empower selected as key partner in UN Environment-led Cool Coalition initiative

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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced its participation in the ‘Cool Coalition’ initiative, launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) [...] 

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Al Maha Diplomacy Initiative

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), and the Environment Agency – Abu [...] 

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Shell Oman’s solar panels to light up lives at Child Care Center

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On the occasion of Islamic Orphan Day, Shell Oman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) for the implementation of an integrated solar power system and educational program at the Child Care Center [...] 

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UN leaders call for more action on climate change

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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 [...] 

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Five Ways to Enhance Your Outside Space

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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 [...] 

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Etihad ESCO starts solar panel installations across homes of UAE nationals

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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, [...] 

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UK requires an immediate ban on single use products

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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 [...] 

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Africa Blue Economy Forum

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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  [...] 

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Smovies Short Film Competition 2019 launches regional climate change challenge

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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, [...] 

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