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Sustainable Building Post COVID-19
By: Dr Samar Hamad Communities around the world are worried about the consequences of opening up their economies in the post COVID-19 era; how to control the spread of the disease and what precautionary measures need to be considered to ensure the health and wellness of community members. People are aware that the pandemic […]
Excelling Learning Experiences
Fairgreen, the international school centered around sustainability, engages students with earth-focused, hands-on projects during eLearning In spite of the current global pandemic, Fairgreen International School is keeping students engaged with exciting remote learning experiences with a focus on the environment. As the first sustainability-focused school in Dubai, situated in The Sustainable City, Fairgreen offers […]
EAD and The National Aquarium Rehabilitate Rescued Animals
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 15 September 2020: Following the recently-announced partnership between the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and The National Aquarium; the largest aquarium in the Middle East, the UAE is set to welcome one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the region. This facility is located at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi’s […]
Dubai Science Park Firms Boost UAE Response to COVID-19
Medical and biotechnology companies in Dubai Science Park, a holistic science-focused business community, have made a significant contribution to the UAE’s ongoing efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group, is home to more than 350 companies employing over 3,600 people. Many of these firms – from multinational corporations to […]
I Quit Plastic
The world consumes a million plastic bottles a minute, according to the Guardian. @I_QuitPastic is a digital movement powered by Sprudel to spread awareness about the hazards of plastic pollution on our planet and to eliminate single-use plastic. The digital movement aims to create a community by channelling people’s inner-changemaker to take #TheSprudelPledge to go […]
A Mix of Creativity and Sustainability
Over the past couple of decades, the fashion industry has changed drastically. Clothes have become cheaper and style cycles have sped up, making shopping a frequent activity for many. Fast fashion controls malls, shops, and online platforms and now, this sector has become the second most polluting industry in the world, second only to oil. […]
Celebrating Everyday Heroism: CAFU launches ‘Community Champions’ Initiative and Gives Away Free Fuel
Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, frontline workers and community members across the UAE have shown great courage and resilience in helping those most in need. Unfortunately, all too often these unsung heroes – be it the shop assistants, medics, delivery drivers, or simply the next-door neighbours that help an elderly person rarely get the recognition […]
COVID-19: A precursor to a greater pandemic
By Mohammad Khalid Farooq If nothing else, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shown how the world is woefully unprepared in tackling issues on a global scale. Despite the global interconnectivity, technology, and the mass advancements in knowledge, a single genome strain has brought the world to a sudden halt. This has given us time to […]
Direct Trade Coffee
By Kim Thompson – Co-Owner & Managing Director at RAW Coffee Company When the words “direct trade” are used in the world of coffee, it’s a term used to describe the relationship between coffee roasters and the farmers who grow the coffee that we purchase. For RAW, the main benefits are traceability, improved quality […]
EAD and ENGIE Use Drone Technology in Mangrove Rehabilitation Project
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is partnering with the global utility company ENGIE who is sponsoring the launch of the first phase of the “Blue Carbon” Environmental and Social Responsibility project that uses drone technology to help in rehabilitating areas of Abu Dhabi’s mangrove habitats, demonstrating the benefits of government and the private […]