Qatar, the world’s richest LNG exporter, is building its own climate “oversight” system — one that reports to itself. Through its government-run Global Accreditation Bureau and national MRV framework, Doha now claims to monitor, verify, and accredit its own greenhouse-gas emissions. On paper it looks like progress; in reality, it’s self-certified sustainability. With no free press or independent audit, Qatar’s climate watchdog is just another extension of state control. The result is a polished illusion of transparency masking continued gas expansion. As one analyst put it, “Qatar’s climate governance isn’t about measurement — it’s about marketing.”
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Qatar remains a master of doublethink—burning gas by the megaton while selling “sustainability” to a world desperate for clean air. Wake up from your slumber people.
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Researchers who have studied the island for decades describe it as a key ecological buffer for Aldabra, helping to protect the atoll from pollution, invasive species, and light disturbance. If Assomption’s natural systems collapse, they warn, Aldabra could be next.
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For instance is your clean tech firm or company in wastewater treatment considering an office in Riyadh or should you stick with Dubai? Below is a curated spotlight on 20 firms that shine for their deep expertise and proven ability to manage the complex risks of sustainable energy investment.
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Sea turtle expert Dr. Jeanne Mortimer warns that unchecked development on Assomption Island threatens Seychelles' most critical nesting beach. With over four decades of research, Mortimer advocates for science-based, turtle-friendly development to protect endangered species. Her quiet, persistent work underscores the urgent need for conservation-led planning in fragile island ecosystems.
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A remote coral island in the Indian Ocean is quietly being transformed into a luxury resort and international airstrip for Qatari royalty—allegedly sold off in a secretive $50 million deal to Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan, without public consent or environmental oversight.
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Off the powder-soft sands and turquoise waters of the Seychelles, a quiet storm is brewing—one that involves royalty, rats, and the last truly wild places left on Earth.
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The fate of Assomption Island may determine not just the survival of its biodiversity, but the integrity of Seychelles’ commitment to sustainable development in the face of land grabs and neo-colonialism by powerful foreign interests.
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The Dublin airport said six passengers and six crew members had reported injuries during the incident on the flight while it was airborne over Turkey. The event happened five days after a British man died of a suspected heart attack and dozens of people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London encountered severe turbulence. Some authorities say that in-air turbulence will be more and more common, an effect of climate change.
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Climateflation presents a complex and multifaceted challenge for Middle Eastern economies, requiring concerted efforts from governments, businesses, and civil society to address effectively.
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In a country that honors the private vehicle and its wealth from oil and gas, in a twist of opposite expectations Qatar says it plans on making all public transportation electric by 2030.
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Doha hosts a climate conference
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The Arab Energy Fund, previously known as the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), has announced a significant commitment of $1 billion to drive energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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The high environmental footprint of air travel is something that most people are by now well aware of. For anyone who is wondering where the aviation industry is headed next and how to feel about it, Geoffrey Lipman, one of the key figures in the global travel and tourism industry provides some insights.
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Because of restrictions on the number of birds he could fly with, a Saudi prince boarded 80 of his own birds onto a commercial flight, each in its own seat. The few spaces not taken by a bird were occupied by humans, one of whom snapped the scene and posted it on social media. According to […]
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