GLOBAL ACCOLADE
Doha earns UNESCO’s prestigious Learning Cities Award 2024
Qatar’s capital is the newest member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, which includes 356 cities across 79 countries.
CLEAN ENERGY
Saudi Arabia to house world's largest green hydrogen facility
The upcoming production facility in NEOM City is set to meet 10% of the global green hydrogen demand.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Oman tightens plastic bag ban in new year push
From January 1, Oman has enforced stricter plastic ban, focusing on harmful single-use bags with inspections and fines to ensure compliance.
CLIMATE CONFERENCE
Key takeaways from UNCCD COP16 convened in Riyadh
With desertification worsening, COP16 in Riyadh aimed to find solutions. Here's a look at the agreements made to combat land degradation.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
2.7-fold increase in global RE capacity anticipated by 2030
By 2030, 5,500 GW of new renewable capacity is expected, with solar and wind accounting for 95% of this growth.
CARBON FINANCE
Global carbon market gets boost with new agreements
Key players in the carbon market have signed agreements to enhance liquidity, ensure market integrity, and streamline access to global buyers.
GHG EMISSIONS
Abu Dhabi boosts efforts for accurate emissions tracking
UAE's new MRV program mandates annual emissions reporting and third-party verification for large emitters, with the first reports due in 2026.
ITMO AUCTION
New auction platform for countries to advance climate action
The upcoming electronic auctions will feature Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes sourced from African and Southeast Asian nations.
Industry Insights
HE Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi
Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs
Energy Transition
“In Qatar, we are working on renewables. A few years ago, we had zero renewables in Qatar. Now, 10% of the power we enjoy in Qatar comes from solar. Next year, we will add two more solar plants.”
Gaston Browne
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
Climate Collaboration
“By bringing together public and private expertise, we can leverage cutting-edge solutions for climate resilience that are tailored to our unique needs.”
Inger Andersen
Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme
Plastic Treaty
“If plastic production keeps growing as predicted, it will expend 20 per cent of the carbon budget for 1.5°C by 2040.”
