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EAD launches AI-based research programme to monitor Abu Dhabi’s natural terrestrial habitats

Published on August 26, 2024

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has partnered with Dendra Co. to execute a comprehensive programme to assess the state of natural terrestrial habitats across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Agency led the development process of a detailed study design that includes carefully chosen areas suitable for assessing the state of native vegetation […]

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New biohuts to preserve marine biodiversity at Khalifa Port

Published on January 19, 2024

AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air and logistics solutions, and Ecocean, an innovative company serving aquatic biodiversity, have signed a scientific cooperation framework agreement that will see the installation of 48 Biohuts in Khalifa Port. Designed to restore biodiversity […]

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DEWA contributes to protecting biodiversity and supporting terrestrial and marine habitats

Published on December 15, 2023

As part of its social responsibility, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plays an integral role in supporting biodiversity and preserving the environment and terrestrial and marine habitats. DEWA continuously launches awareness and environmental campaigns that aim to include all members of society in efforts to protect precious natural resources, plant more trees, and encourage […]

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Biodiversity: The Next Arena in Sustainable Business

Published on August 28, 2023

In recent years, climate change has risen to the top of the CEO agenda. A recent poll shows that Fortune 500 CEOs consider climate action a top priority, not only in its own right, but also for their business: It can enhance employee engagement, strengthen bonds with customers, and open up new markets. Almost every large company […]

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EA launches '1 Million Seeds for Greener Dhofar' campaign in Oman

Published on July 24, 2023

The Environment Authority (EA) announced the commencement of its groundbreaking campaign, 'Planting 1 Million Seeds for Greener Dhofar'. Aligned with the operational objectives of the Environment Authority, which aims to enhance ecosystem efficiency and increase green cover, this ambitious project seeks to foster a sustainable environment by planting a million seeds in the picturesque mountains of Dhofar during […]

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment forms task force to bolster National Farm Sustainability Initiative

Published on July 3, 2023

he Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announced the formation of a task force to bolster the ‘National Farm Sustainability Initiative’. This is part of the strategic efforts exerted by the ministry to support food sustainability by enabling a national agricultural sector to support the UAE's food security. The task force to enhance the National […]

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The diversity of present tree species is shaped by climate change in the last 21,000 years

Published on April 26, 2023

A research team led by Aarhus University, Denmark, in collaboration with researchers from more than 50 research institutes around the world, has assessed how past climate changes have affected how the composition of tree species in one area differs from the composition of neighbouring areas on six continents. What they have studied is called beta diversity, […]

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Abu Dhabi issues new livestock grazing regulations to conserve vegetation, grazing areas

Published on March 21, 2023

Abu Dhabi has issued new regulations for livestock grazing in order to conserve natural grazing areas, with livestock owners and breeders required to have grazing licences under the law. The regulations - Executive Regulations of Law No. (11) of 2020 regarding grazing in Abu Dhabi - have been issued by the emirate’s environment sector regulator, […]

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Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Published on March 7, 2023

Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty aims to place 30% of the seas into protected areas by 2030, to safeguard and recuperate marine nature. The agreement was reached on Saturday evening, after 38 hours of talks, at UN headquarters in New […]

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COP15 ends with landmark biodiversity agreement

Published on December 27, 2022

The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada, on 19 December 2022 with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030. Representatives from 188 governments have been gathered in Montreal for the past two weeks for the important summit. Chaired by China and hosted by Canada, COP 15 resulted in the […]

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