The new application – called Dr. Nabat – is developed through collaboration between the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the University of Barcelona, Spain
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Implementation pathway of ‘UAE Net Zero by 2050’ initiative to be revealed at COP27: Almheiri
The minister said that country’s focus at COP27 would be on intensifying efforts to promote climate-smart initiatives to benefit the private sector, through a set of reports and evidence
ADNOC
UAE launches fuel subsidy scheme for fishermen in latest government aid
This follows the UAE government’s earlier reforms on its social welfare program
agricultural productivity
Forging new partnerships, scaling up existing joint projects key to ensuring GCC food security: UAE minister
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, reiterated the need for joint efforts aimed at building sustainable food and agricultural systems in the GCC region
Biodiversity
UAE environment minister calls for need to promote awareness to tackle growing ocean pollution
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri also highlighted various measures implemented in the UAE to protect its marine environment
Abu Dhabi
UAE improves focus on preventing food-producing agricultural soil from degradation
Under the terms of the MoU, ICBA and Conscious Planet will collaborate to raise public awareness about the importance of soil conservation, empower stakeholders, provide training, and facilitate knowledge exchange on the topic in the region
Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence
Spinneys becomes first retailer to join ‘Food for Life’ initiative in support of UAE’s target to halve food waste by 2030
According to Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence, food wastage in the UAE is estimated to be 3.2 million tonnes, with around 38 percent of the food prepared daily being wasted
Arab Youth Council for Climate Change
UAE, Egypt ministers point to youth engagement in climate action as key milestones on road to COP27 and COP28
COP27 and COP28, which will be held in Egypt and the UAE, respectively, will focus on enhancing the participation of young people in all aspects of climate action
climate change
UAE Minister Mariam bint Mohammed addresses women’s role in climate crisis during UN speech
Meaningful political participation of women has enabled the UAE to better respond to the needs of its citizens and residents, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Mariam bint Mohammed, said