WILDLIFE PROTECTION
Saudia's protected land makes it to UNESCO World Heritage List
Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve is the country's first-ever site to be recognized by UNESCO World Heritage List for nature conservation.
ENERGY TRANSITION
Arab renewable projects attract 60% of foreign investment
In 2022, $120 billion from foreign direct investment was injected in renewable projects across Arab region, creating 30,000 jobs.
GHG MITIGATION
MENA’s carbon offsetting program to help reduce Thai GHG emissions
Global Carbon Council is collaborating with Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization to support carbon reduction and removal projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Upcoming COP28 ignites mangrove afforestation in UAE
For every visitor attending COP28 later this year, hosting country UAE will plant 10 mangrove trees to promote on-the-ground climate action.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Oman's first tyre recycling plant starts operations
The new plant can process 6,000 metric tons of discarded tyres every year, and can recover 99% materials from the waste tyres.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Doha Metro Station receives Sustainable Operations Award
Boasting ace green credentials in building operations, Al Bidda Station has earned GSAS Operations certificate with Platinum rating.
Industry Insights
HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
The Amir of the State of Qatar
Green Economy
“Qatar continues to develop its sovereign fund and diversify the sources of its income, including the investment in clean energy. The State of Qatar pursues environmentally-friendly policies and supports various projects for protection in this respect.”
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri
UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and the Environment
Sustainable Development
“We believe science, innovation and technology are the tools humanity needs to drive collective progress on climate action and help put us back on track to achieving our goal of reducing global emissions by 43% by 2030.”
Mia Mottley
Prime Minister of Barbados
Climate Justice
“The problem is that those whose actions we most need may be so confident in their survival that they do not act early enough for us.”
