UAE team to row 5,000km across Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness against marine litter
The UAE’s Arabian Ocean Rowing Team has teamed up with the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Clean Seas campaign to help reduce marine litter and its negative impacts. James Raley, Rai Tamagnini and Toby Gregory will row 5,000km unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua. The journey is […]
UAE President’s announcement of $50bln investment is new milestone in climate action efforts: minister
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, stated that the announcement made by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of plans to invest an additional US$50 billion to scale up climate action through the deployment of clean energy solutions at home and abroad is yet another […]
Stockholm+50 issues call for urgent environmental and economic transformation
The Stockholm+50 environment conference came to a close on Friday with a call for real commitments to urgently address global environmental concerns, and for a just transition to sustainable economies, that work for all. “We came to Stockholm 50 years after the UN Conference on the Human Environment knowing that something must change. Knowing that, […]
Jubail Island gains ground as eco-friendly destination
The UAE’s Jubail Island has highlighted five ways through which it is helping improve the environment as part of its commitment to protect the biodiversity and wildlife and become an eco-friendly destination. Since the first facilities at Jubail Island were opened to the public in January 2020, steps have been taken by Jubail Island to […]
Dubai Sustainable Tourism celebrates sustainable initiatives on World Environment Day
Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), celebrated sustainable practices across the city to mark the 50th World Environment Day, as it strives to further enhance Dubai’s position as a leading sustainable destination. From desert conservation reserves, to sustainable restaurateurs and eco-hotels, to cultural pursuits and eco-tourism attractions, DET […]
UAE’s concern over the environment continues to intensify: Nahyan bin Mubarak
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has reiterated the UAE’s concern over climate and environment, noting “a strong connection between our spiritual values and how we care for the environment.” Sheikh Nahyan made the remarks at a large-scale public event at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in the presence […]
Sheikh Khalifa and his eternal love for nature and wildlife
When the UAE lost President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday, it lost a leader with a vision, a modern and fair Ruler who kept his country and people at the forefront of his policies. Sheikh Khalifa not only cared about his people, but also the habitat in which he lived and […]