Tag: COP28

World Breaks Renewable Records — But Still Not Fast Enough to Meet 2030 Goal, IRENA Warns

In MENA and Mediterranean markets we cover, solar fields now sit ready but under-connected, as grid modernisation lags behind flashy capacity announcements. The region — especially Gulf and North African economies — could play a major role in closing the global gap, but only if infrastructure catches up with ambition and clean tech manufacturing localises, rather than relying on fragile import chains.

Keeping the faith at COP28

People of faith can appeal to their communities and spiritual leaders to help heal our planet.

The UN stance on food was a COP-out says Slow Food leaders

Slow Food is a food movement in Europe that find the best Slow Cheese in Europe. Slow Food says COP28 wasn't address agroecology.

Historic moment for loss and damage fund at COP28

The rich are expected to compensate the poorer nations.

Saudi’s ACWA power develops green hydrogen in Indonesia

Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, is set to develop in the largest green hydrogen facility in Indonesia.

Arab Energy Fund commits $1 billion to energy transition and decarbonization

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.

Allah, Muslims, cosmic balance and climate change

Umma for Earth will be hosting events at COP28 and will be present to share tools from their faith, including Islamic Climate Finance, information about water scarcity in the Middle East North Africa region, their aspirations for fossil fuel-free places of worship. Landscape restoration, nature-based solutions and Green Ramadan practices will be part of their talks.

Greenpeace says COP28 is for making oil and gas the past

Looming over the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) is whether governments will finally heed the calls, that grow stronger by the day, to phase out fossil fuels and deliver on climate justice, writes Greenpeace.

Masdar City shows off smart farms and hydroponics by Rivulis for COP28

Dana signed an MoU with Masdar City, the zero-waste city of Abu Dhabi, to build its first beta site there. The beta site tests and showcases leading desert tech solutions for arid environments, water scarcity, greenhouse cooling, soil cultivation and regeneration, carbon sequestration, and resilient seed varieties.

Dubai buys 20% of Zimbabwe for carbon offset projects

The UAE is buying a part of Zimbabwe the size of the UK for controversial carbon offset projects.