The UAE guide provides directions for manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers on transitioning from single-use plastics to sustainable alternatives
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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
UAE announces 9 key biodiversity areas
UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announces biodiversity areas with wildlife including Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
UAE steps up efforts to eradicate mosquitos in country following heavy rains
UAE environment authorities announce plans to eradicate mosquito breeding hotspots
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UAE announces plan to cut food waste by 50%
UAE minister launches plan to slash food waste, hotels agree to limit thrown away food
climate change
How does the GCC measure up under COP’s sustainability spotlight?
Given the centrality of hydrocarbons to the entire region’s economy you can be sure that the Western press will continue to exercise the ‘main oil producers aren’t doing enough’ angle
COP28
UAE urges f&b sector to adopt ‘climate conscious catering’ for COP28
The call comes ahead of the COP28 meet next month in Dubai
Abu Dhabi
UAE records hottest day of year as scorching temperature hits 50.8°C
UAE sees temperatures hit a sweltering 50.8°C
Abu Dhabi
UAE weather: July 2023 temperature surges to 120,000-year record
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, reported that the initial three weeks of July saw a surge in global temperature averages
Abu Dhabi
UAE bans fishing for sharks, rays
The ban is implemented for a period of four months due to breeding season
insect farming
UAE says insects are not allowed in food
Insects are not permitted as a food source in the UAE says ministry
Abu Dhabi
EAD uses drones to plant one million mangrove seeds in Abu Dhabi
The mangrove ecosystem is important for carbon sequestration to combat climate change; UAE targets 100 million mangroves by 2030
agricultural technology
UAE urges armed forces, hospital officials to buy local produce: Report
UAE is doubling down on its efforts on food security in the nation and beyond, as it prepares to host the COP28 climate conference in 2023
Abu Dhabi
UAE improves focus on preventing food-producing agricultural soil from degradation
Under the terms of the MoU, ICBA and Conscious Planet will collaborate to raise public awareness about the importance of soil conservation, empower stakeholders, provide training, and facilitate knowledge exchange on the topic in the region
Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence
Spinneys becomes first retailer to join ‘Food for Life’ initiative in support of UAE’s target to halve food waste by 2030
According to Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence, food wastage in the UAE is estimated to be 3.2 million tonnes, with around 38 percent of the food prepared daily being wasted
AB In Focus
UAE Minister Mariam bint Mohammed on the critical need to address food security here and now
If we can show how we grow food in hot arid climates in a water-scarce country with limited arable land, then we can solve a lot of the food systems problems around the world, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment said
Arab Youth Council for Climate Change
UAE, Egypt ministers point to youth engagement in climate action as key milestones on road to COP27 and COP28
COP27 and COP28, which will be held in Egypt and the UAE, respectively, will focus on enhancing the participation of young people in all aspects of climate action
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UAE Minister Mariam bint Mohammed addresses women’s role in climate crisis during UN speech
Meaningful political participation of women has enabled the UAE to better respond to the needs of its citizens and residents, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Mariam bint Mohammed, said