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12/09/2019

Global Commission on Adaptation report finds that investing $1.8 trillion globally from 2020 to 2030 in five areas could yield $7.1 trillion in net benefits

(12/09/2019) September 10, 2019 (Washington//Rotterdam): Leaders from the Global Commission on Adaptation call on governments and businesses to take urgent action to innovate and advance climate adaptation solutions in light of new research findings. The Commission is led by Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secreta...

01/07/2019

The two-day summit will lay the ground for the UN's climate summit in September as the secretary-general of the UN issued a call to action on climate change in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, urging leaders to tackle the unfolding climate crisis.

The climate emergency is evolving faster than predicted. We must accelerate our response, with ambition and urgency. This is the battle for our lives. And it’s a battle we can and must win - Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations

(01/07/2019) The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, opened the Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting by urging leaders to summon the political will to tackle the impact of climate change. The two-day meeting in the UAE capital gathered more than 1,700 government ministers, business leade...

25/06/2019

This year, the 24th edition of Project Lebanon hosted its EcOrient Sustainability Conference held under the patronage of H.E. Mrs. Nada Boustani. The conference provided an ideal knowledge-sharing platform that welcomed academics, researchers, engineers, and leading experts in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable water management and treatment, green buildings, and much more

Beirut - June 21, 2019: The 24th edition of Project Lebanon successfully concluded today after 4 vigorous days encompassing an exhibition, conference, and daily workshops. Thousands of visitors from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq and other neighbouring countries flocked the exhibition to meet 250 loca...

12/06/2019

Set for completion in January 2020, the new water recycling plant in Sharjah will produce 5,000 cubic metres of high-quality water per day for non-drinking purposes from treated effluents from the Al Saja’a sewage treatment plant

(27/05/2019) The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has started construction of Qatra, a joint venture with Besix Group, to develop a new water recycling plant in Sharjah’s Al-Saja'a industrial area to reduce the demand for desalinated water. Set for completion in January 2020,...

21/05/2019

Calling out to all filmmakers with a passion to raise awareness on climate change! The competition invites film entries from amateur and professional filmmakers that are no more than 60 seconds long, and tackle the climate change challenge through presenting content focused on educating, inspiring and motivating

(16/05/2019) The Smovies Short Film Competition 2019 has been announced as a strategic collaboration between BrandMoxie and VOX Cinemas. The regional film challenge is aimed at fighting climate change globally. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, officially in...

08/05/2019

Saudi Arabia will float tenders for the construction of a 600MW solar project in Makkah. The project is part of the Kingdom’s wider plan to build a 2,600MW green energy project in the city

(26/03/2019) 600MW solar project aims to address the increasing demand for electricity and clean energy from the growing population base in Makkah. Saudi Arabia will float tenders for the construction of a 600MW solar project in Makkah. The project is part of the Kingdom’s wider plan to build a 2,...

28/03/2019

A new system of high-quality packaging that can be returned and refilled again and again has been launched by Loop that will change the ownership model of packaging from consumer to producer

(27/03/2019) A new initiative by a small company has compelled more than two dozen of the world’s biggest brands to begin testing reusable packaging. Loop, launched today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has amassed a blue-chip roster of companies, all of which are piloting a new...

19/02/2019

Global energy demand is expected to grow in the coming decades. The question is how to produce the energy the world will need while also protecting species and habitats and curbing global warming. Almost half of the European Union’s (EU) 28 member states have already hit, or are close to hitting, their 2020 renewable energy targets

(19/02/2019) Almost half of the European Union’s (EU) 28 member states have already hit, or are close to hitting, their 2020 renewable energy targets. But despite this, there has been a gradual slow-down in the rate of renewable energy use across the EU, and some member states have a lot of ground...

17/02/2019

Check out Project , the 24th international trade for Materials and Equipment for Lebanon and the East

Project Lebanon 2019, the 24th International Trade Exhibition for Construction Materials and Equipment for Lebanon and the Middle East, is the premier event of its kind in the region, bringing together industry leaders from around the world. In its 2018 edition, 400 exhibitors from 17 countries show...

03/02/2019

You might have seen on the internet a couple of new underwear companies advertising their “period proof underpants”, aka fabric made, elegant, comfy, leak-proof, discreet washable and reusable un**es that let you forget about pads and tampons altogether. A huge save on money, a cleaner, more comfortable way to get through period days, not to mention a huge positive environmental impact…. Too good to be true? Read More below

(03/02/2019) You might have seen on the internet a couple of new underwear companies advertising their “period proof underpants”, aka fabric made, elegant, comfy, leak-proof, discreet washable and reusable un**es that let you forget about pads and tampons altogether. A huge save on money, a clea...

31/01/2019

Welcome Pure Harvest Farms to our Green Directory!
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“Say hello to our little friends!
The core principle of how we grow our food is by letting nature take its course. Thats why in our greenhouse you’re find more than just plants, you’ll also find bumblebees to pollinate and beneficial insects that protect the crop from pests. That’s part of the reason why we can grow healthy delicious food”.

27/01/2019

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler and is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Energy - Middle East Electricity takes the form of five dedicated shows within a combined mega-exhibition, with solar having its own dedicated segment due to its high potential. Solar at MEE is the largest gathering of this specialised sector’s professionals in the Middle East and Africa, offering the most effective trade focused platform to international manufacturers and distributors looking to meet regional buyers. This event will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre on 5-7th March 2019

GCC TO SPEED UP SOLAR CONVERSION AS RENEWABLES POWER REGIONAL ELECTRICITY GENERATION SECTOR TO USD22 BN BY 2022 Region Tipped to Become Global Renewables Heavyweight, Says Industry Leader Dubai, UAE: The GCC is likely to speed up its solar energy conversion movement in the wake of lessons learnt fro...