Social Responsibility

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Coalition Circle Pledge to Transform Plastic Recycling Model in Abu Dhabi

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has teamed up with the Coalition of Innovation in Recycling towards a Closed Loop Economy (Coalition Circle) to pilot a closed loop recycling model for plastic bottles, beverage cartons, and other packaging in Abu Dhabi.

EAD Establishes Green Business Network to Promote Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the Green Business Network - a platform for public and private sector organisations in Abu Dhabi to learn, promote and share environmentally-friendly practices in the workplace. The initiative aims to empower large corporations and small to medium size enterprises to make a greater collective contribution to the emirate’s sustainable development plans.

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Enviroserve Launches World’s Largest Integrated E-waste and Specialised Recycling Plant at Dubai Industrial Park

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, Dubai Industrial Park inaugurated the official opening of the world’s largest integrated electric and electronic waste (e-waste) recycling facility ‘The Recycling Hub’ by Enviroserve.

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Is Agritech the Solution to Food Security Issues?

From ploughing with oxen to the introduction of tractors, inventions and innovations have always played an integral role in agriculture. At present, as is the case with several other sectors, agriculture is undergoing transformation driven by technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), connected sensors and aerial drones that have given rise to a new segment – agritech. Agriculture is slowly embracing advanced technologies to develop sustainable approaches to farming and solve pressing global issues, such as feeding a surging population.

Statement by HE Ali Al Mutawa, Secretary General of Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, on UAE Child Day

His Excellency Ali Al Mutawa, Secretary General of Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF), said: “On Emirati Children’s Day, we renew our commitment to the UAE’s promising new generation and pledge to continue to support the tireless efforts of the wise UAE leadership in empowering children as part of its drive to enhance social and family cohesion.”

TECOM Group Hosts Walkathon to Support Autism

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination in Dubai, WeWalk 2019, an annual charity walkathon organised by TECOM Group on Friday (8 March) registered a turnout of around 1,000 participants and 150 volunteers in support of autism.

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Unveils National Marine Turtle Conservation Plan

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has rolled out the National Plan of Action for the Conservation of Marine Turtles in the UAE 2018-2021 that seeks to protect marine turtles and their habitats in the country’s waters.

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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Launches Book Chronicling Achievements of the Higher Committee for Enhancing Marine Water Quality

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched ‘The Reservation and Sustainability of Marine Water in Abu Dhabi’, a book that documents the achievements of the Higher Committee for Enhancing Marine Water Quality and its technical team from 2012 to 2018. The book, which outlines the team’s marine water protection and sustainability efforts in Abu Dhabi and its key projects and initiatives, was launched as part of Abu Dhabi Blue Week.

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