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Here’s to a Waste-Free City
Imagine using all your waste for good. Dubai Municipality has launched a super ambitious project, and the first of its kind in the world – the Wastenizer. The eventual aim of this project is to make Dubai 100 per cent waste free. Currently, Dubai has the highest waste generation per capita, generating 3.5 million tonnes […]
Follow the money
Mai Youssef, Corporate Communications & Marketing Services Director, Canon Middle East and Central and North Africa Sustainability and climate change are two of today’s hottest topics. From Adidas selling 11 million pairs of shoes made from ocean plastic to IKEA pledging to phase out single-use plastic from its stores and restaurants by 2020, there is […]
In conversation with Trine Hahnemann, the Danish Chef
Q. How did you become passionate about the cause? A: As a child, I was brought up to be aware of both social injustice and our responsibility to treat nature with respect. My parents were of course more optimistic back in the 1970s about, how we would change our ways. Now climate change is upon us. […]
Sustainable Finance – The Why & The What (Part 2)
by Jaison John, Partner, Avia Management As mentioned in the earlier article, the 2 most common aspects of sustainable finance are that they have: a long-term view to create a lasting impact an interrelationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and financial issues such as financing, lending, and investment decisions A brief overview of […]
Digital-savvy consumers
In 2018’s edition of IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2018 released in June 2018, the UAE moved up one place in the overall list, from the 18th to the 17th place, ahead of developed economies such as Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, France and Japan. UAE remained the top nation in digital competitiveness within the Middle East. According […]
Dubai Parks and Resorts
With considerable energy requirements, large waste production and likely extensive water usage, theme parks could be considered a challenge when it comes to being sustainable. Dubai Parks and Resorts – recently renamed DXB Entertainments (DXBE) – operates three of the largest theme parks in the UAE, as well as a waterpark, and is committed to […]
Carrying Forward The Philanthropic Legacy Of Sheikh Zayed In Humanitarian Aid
The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) is committed to carry forward the philanthropic legacy of Sheikh Zayed, founder of the UAE, in the service of humanity by providing clean drinking water. According to the United Nations, water scarcity remains a real problem for 40% of the world’s population, and this is expected to get worse. […]
Arabian Adventures
With a good percentage of Dubai’s land now protected, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the local environment in an environmentally responsible, sustainable way. Desert safaris are a particular favourite with visitors to the emirate and to the UAE; they offer the chance to see local flora and fauna in their natural environment, and […]
Ireland’s Commitment To Sustainable Food & Drink Production
“To date, Bord Bia has undertaken over 195,000 carbon footprint assessments on a national scale, a world first.” Michael Hussey, Bord Bia Regional Director, Middle East Markets Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) the Irish Government agency with the specific goal of promoting Irish food around the world, and linking Irish suppliers with potential export […]
Oasis Eco Resort
With so much of the UAE a beautiful, natural desert environment, it’s no surprise that an organisation has chosen to build an eco-resort. And not just any eco-resort; the largest and greenest eco-resort of its kind in the world. According to information published by Eco Resorts Group, the entity behind Oasis Eco Resort in Liwa, […]
