Go Green

Following years of investment into an internal sustainability initiative–The Ghaf Tree Project – CAFUannounces the establishment of CEED (CAFU Environmental Engineering for Drylands) as an independent and standalone entity on World Environment Day.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse and SOCAR, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, have broken ground on three major solar and wind projects in Azerbaijan with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW).

DP World and the UN Global Compact have joined forces to drive solutions at the G20 Ocean Dialogue in Dubai today, bringing together industry leaders and sustainability experts to shape a concrete plan to protect the health of our oceans.

"Every year, the UNEP-led World Environment Day (WED) highlights a critical environmental issue, and, in the process, brings together the global think tank to address the underlying factors and spearhead international efforts to protect the environment.

Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, highlighted the importance of this year’s World Environment Day theme, noting the far-reaching impact drought and desertification have on different sectors and aspects of life, and the urgent need to rehabilitate degraded land.

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a knowledge exchange workshop at the Fund’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. This workshop, which focused on climate action, brought together experts from both institutions to discuss critical themes including climate finance, climate assessment for development projects, climate transition, and emerging trends in the field.

Students, staff and families from GEMS schools have prevented two tonnes of e-waste from ending up in landfill sites in the UAE. The year-long campaign, which has now concluded, was created to raise awareness among students of the impact of digital waste.

This World Environment Day, June 5, make a meaningful impact by swapping out everyday items for eco-friendly alternatives from Ecobee, a homegrown brand dedicated to sustainable living. Since its inception in June 2022, Ecobee has been on a mission to provide high-quality, zero-waste products that support a greener future for both individuals and businesses.

LUSH, the British cosmetics retailer is constantly looking for ways to innovate with packaging, especially when it helps its mission to “Leave the world lusher than we found it”, and is aiming to continue this through introducing Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Globally.