RENEWABLE ENERGY
Saudi finalizes world’s largest single-phase RE deal
Supporting KSA’s 130 GW renewable target by 2030, the $8.3 billion consortium will develop seven solar and wind projects totaling 15,000 MW, including 5 solar and 2 wind initiatives.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
UAE introduces incentives to encourage electronics recycling
The Emirates has started a trial project rewarding consumers for recycling electronics such as phones, laptops, batteries, and packaging. The initiative aims to reduce landfill waste.
MARINE PROTECTION
$15.8 billion needed annually to save oceans, UN reports
The 30x30 Action Plan calls for protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. Currently, only 8.6% Is designated as marine protected areas (MPAs) and just 2.7% fully or highly safeguarded.
CARBON FINANCE
GCC leads carbon standard to boost clean energy access
Backed by the World Bank, a new carbon standard aims to expand clean energy access across Eastern and Southern Africa, connecting climate finance with clean energy solutions.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Middle East’s first large-scale green ship recycling hub
Oman's upcoming sustaiannable ship recycling facility will responsibly dismantle 70 ships annually, producing 2 million tons of low-carbon steel to support the nation’s net-zero goals.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Launch of Gulf region’s first ESG Professional Certification Program
The inaugural training workshop for the ESG Leadership Certification took place in Doha, drawing a strong turnout of senior executives representing leading entities across diverse sectors.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Qatar's entity joins UNEP Alliance to drive sustainable buildings
As part of UNEP’s Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, GORD will collaborate with organizations from 69 countries to decarbonize the built environment.
EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Pioneering carbon capture technology in arid desert heat
A pilot Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit is now operational in Riyadh, capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere under hot, arid conditions.
Industry Insights
Pedro Sánchez
Prime Minister of Spain
Climate Change
“We need to mobilize as a society against climate change, which is a common enemy that lies beyond ideologies. Climate change kills.”
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
Energy Transition
“Since Paris, renewable energy has increased by 140%. Investment in clean energy has increased by almost 80%. And carbon pricing in countries has doubled from 40 to 80. The clean transition is moving on. ”
Petteri Orpo
Prime Minister of Finland
Sustainable Development
“The mere fact that a large number of countries in the world report on their progress is driving sustainable development in the right direction… Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals is up to all of us.”
