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Walking The Sustainable Talk
With more than one billion travellers criss-crossing the globe every year, tourism is a powerful economic driver and hotels can no longer afford to ignore the sustainability issue. Armani Hotel Dubai shares its own vision and action plan The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) declared 2017 the Year of Sustainable Tourism, urging the world’s […]
The UAE and its Ecological Footprint
By Zayaan Merchant, Senior Prefect at GEMS Wellington Academy You must have heard of a carbon footprint – the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere due to the activities of an individual, firm, or country. But what is an ecological footprint? How is this different from a carbon footprint? The World Wildlife Fund […]
RAKTDA Showcases New Vision
Last year, during the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Forum in China, and during the 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) presented the vision, strategy and latest developments in the sustainable tourism agenda of the Emirate. The UNWTO […]
Carbon Footprint of Water Consumption
By Ashwatha Mahesh Climate change, a prevalent term in today’s age, is a global challenge with far-reaching consequences. From the adverse impact on human life to economic implications, extreme weather conditions have the potential to cause major global disruption. According to the Stern Review, without international action, the economic cost of climate change can […]
The Evolution and the Future of Corporate Social Responsibility in a Post Covid-19 World
By Sophie Corcut, Freelance Consultant As we contemplate what the ‘new normal’ means for individuals, governments and societies, it seems a timely moment to reflect on the role and scope of ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR). In the wake of Covid-19, we look back at the evolution of CSR and ask what it could mean in […]
Insights from Douglas Coupland – Effects of Consumerism & Technology
Q: What causes you the highest level of anxiety when it comes to looking at the future? What about excitement? A: I don’t get anxiety about the future — I think it’s a terrific place. I’m always baffled when people think the future is somehow doomed. Throughout my entire life, the world has only gotten […]
The Legacy Carried Forward
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. Despite considerable progress in providing 2.6 billion people with improved water sources since 1990, approximately 663 million people still have no access to clean water. Despite there being sufficient fresh water […]
Award Winning Journalist and Author Vince Beiser on the Importance of Sand
Q. How did you become passionate about the topic? A: As an independent journalist I read a lot of obscure, out-of-the-way publications, especially ones focussing on international issues. About four years ago I ran across an article in a little environmental website that told me 2 things: 1. sand is the most used natural resource […]
Interview: Founder of Holly Holistic
My name is Holly Aldhebaiei and I am the founder of Holly Holistic. We are the UAE’s First Homegrown Holistic Brand and we specialize in bringing you positive vibes and providing our customers a holistic way of healing your mind, body and soul. How did your journey as a holistic therapist begin? Holly Holistic […]
It’s Really Not That Smart
Ivano Ianelli, CEO of Dubai Carbon (DCCE) has been using his personal Dubai home as a testing ground for any ground breaking smart home technology hitting the Dubai market. He staunchly believes that, in his current role at Dubai Carbon, he cannot recommend a product or a service unless he himself wholeheartedly approves of it. […]
