Nestlé 1st food firm to pilot new satellite technology in reforestation projects
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Sisi: Success in confronting climate change depends on appropriate financing
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Barclays’ discounted interest rate of Green Loans for Business to help cut emissions
Read More [[{“value”:”Barclays has launched a discounted interest rate across a number of its Green Loans for Business propositions in a bid to help make reducing emissions and boosting biodiversity less cost-prohibitive for the agriculture industry and other UK businesses. Barclays’ Green Loans for Business can help businesses fund the purchase or refinance of eligible green assets. Barclays has
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Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit aims to set new benchmark in global fight for climate justice
Read More [[{“value”:”Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit – hosted by the University of Oxford and UN Human Rights – aims to set a new benchmark in the global fight for climate justice. The summit aims to advance human-rights solutions to the climate crisis; celebrate and elevate the voices of environmental human-rights defenders; reinforce and bring together
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Abidjan declaration urges unlocking $ 1.2 trln to implement SDGs, adopting drought management protocol
Read More [[{“value”:”The Abidjan Declaration – issued by African Environment Ministers meeting in Abidjan – has emphasized the need for innovative financing models to unlock the $ 1.2 trillion required to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2023, over $400 billion was spent on clean energy projects globally, but only $2.6 billion reached African nations. African
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On Green Postal Day..24 postal firms worldwide declare cutting CO2 emissions by 40%
Read More [[{“value”:”Twenty-four postal companies worldwide – marking the Green Postal Day on September 19 – declared cutting their total annual CO2 emissions by nearly 40% since 2008 amid plans to reduce emissions by an additional 50% compared to 2019, with 75% of energy consumption in their own buildings supplied by renewable energy sources. In line with
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EBRD investments in Egypt estimated to save over 30,718 ktons of CO2 per annum
Read More [[{“value”:”The European Bank for Reconstruction Development (EBRD) investments in Egypt are estimated to save more than 30,718 ktons of CO2 per annum, equivalent to taking over 6.6 million cars off the road, according to data related to EBRD activities in Egypt between 2013 and 2023 . EBRD supports the transition towards a greener economy through
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Over 75% cut in product emission of each carbon neutral Apple Watch
Read More [[{“value”:”Apple has announced its first-ever carbon neutral products in the all-new Apple Watch lineup. Innovations in design and clean energy have driven dramatic reductions in product emissions of over 75 percent for each carbon neutral Apple Watch. Each carbon neutral Apple Watch model meets the following strict criteria;100 percent clean electricity for manufacturing and product
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WMO: Full recovery of Ozone Layer by 2040-2045
Read More [[{“value”:”A new bulletin by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expected full recovery of the Ozone Layer by 2045 over the Arctic and 2040 for the rest of the world. The Ozone and UV Bulletin’s release coincides with the World Ozone Day which celebrates the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the later amendment to the
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Report: GHG concentrations at record levels.. 2/3 likelihood of global warming of 3 °C
Read More [[{“value”:”Greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations are at record levels, fueling temperature increase into the future. The emissions gap between aspiration and reality remains high. Under current policies, there is a two thirds likelihood of global warming of 3 °C this century, according to a new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The United
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Sea level rise is symptom of climate change..with environmental, economic, social impacts
Read More [[{“value”:”Sea level rise is a symptom of climate change as it has wide-reaching implications not just on the physical environment, but also the economic, social and cultural fabric of vulnerable nations across the world. As global temperatures increase due to climate change, the oceans absorb much of this excess heat. Warmer water grows in volume,
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Why it is beneficial for companies to embrace ‘nature positive’ approaches?
Read More [[{“value”:”It is beneficial for companies to adopt ‘nature positive’ approaches, especially as sustainable practices often lead to cost savings and operational efficiencies, such as reduced resource consumption and waste. Implementing energy-efficient technologies, optimizing resource use and minimizing waste generation can significantly reduce costs. Moreover, positive initiatives’ proactive nature helps companies stay ahead of compliance requirements
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MENA had second-highest growth rate for fintech VC funding in 2015-2023
Read More [[{“value”:”The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) had the second-highest growth rate for fintech venture capital (VC) funding between 2015 and 2023, with an annual average growth of 33%. The volume of funding in the region tripled between 2020 and 2023 and MENA was the only region to see funding growth between 2021 to 2023,
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Egypt ranks 2nd among Arab countries on KidsRights Index 2024
Read More [[{“value”:”Egypt occupied the second position among Arab countries included on the KidsRights Index 2024 which comprised 194 world countries. So far, only 1 in 3 SDGs related to children have been met or are on track to be met by 2030, and only 1 in 4 children will live in countries where child-related SDGs will
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EBRD, others invest $ 22 m to promote digital transition in Egypt
Read More [[{“value”:”The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the digital transition in Egypt through its equity investment in Paymob as part of a $ 22 million financing round. The investment was led by the EBRD, along with participation from existing investors: British International Investment (BII), Global Ventures, A15, FMO, PayPal Ventures and Endeavor Catalyst.
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Egypt’s Ministry of Environment contributes 13 million trees under Green Roots Initiative
Read More [[{“value”:”The Ministry of Environment contributes 13 million trees under the Green Roots Initiative which aims to combat desertification, increase the per capita share of green spaces, reduce emissions, and improve air quality. The Ministry of Environment participated with MSD, a leading pharmaceutical company, in launching the first phase of the “Green Roots” initiative, in cooperation
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$ 30m allocated for revolutionizing sustainable protein research in Asia
Read More [[{“value”:”The Bezos Earth Fund has earmarked a $30 million grant for the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to revolutionize sustainable protein research in Asia. The Center is poised to lead groundbreaking research and commercialization efforts to develop “ultimate proteins” – advanced hybrid foods that match traditional meat–based products
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Google partners with Holocene for removal of 100,000 tons of carbon at record price
Read More [[{“value”:”Google announced a new deal with direct air capture provider Holocene for 100,000 tons of carbon removal at a record price of $ 100 per ton by 2030s (the equivalent of roughly 20,000 gas-powered vehicles driven in one year). The deal also aims to further accelerate the development of their technology. “We are committed to
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Tamweely-purchased consortium to further support Egypt’s underserved segments
Read More [[{“value”:”Consortium of investors purchase Tamweely with aim to further support Egypt’s unbanked, underserved segments Consortium of investors purchase Tamweely in a deal exceeding EGP 2.5 billion with an aim to further support Egypt’s unbanked, underserved populations. The consortium – comprising SPE PEF III (SPE Capital), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Tanmiya Capital Ventures
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GRI, IFVI collaborate to make sustainable accessible, actionable
Read More [[{“value”:”The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI) have teamed up to make sustainability data as accessible, actionable and comparable as financial data. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), GRI and IFVI have agreed to collaborate on building market uptake of each other’s methodologies, approaches and standards. The memo also
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Report: Additional year of education increases climate awareness by 8.6%
Read More [[{“value”:”Additional year of education increases climate awareness by 8.6%, according to a world Bank report entitled “Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action”. Worldwide hundreds of millions of children reach young adulthood without even basic literacy and numeracy. Globally, 70 percent of ten-year-olds cannot read for meaning by age ten. Lack of climate education within
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MSD, EPSF team up to launch “Green Roots” initiative to enhance environmental sustainability in Egypt
Read More [[{“value”:”MSD, a leading pharmaceutical company, announced teaming up with the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (EPSF) launch of the first phase of the “Green Roots” initiative which aims to enhance environmental sustainability and public health by expanding green spaces through planting trees Dr. Hazem Abdel Samie, General Manager of MSD Egypt ,stated that the “Green Roots”
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C3S: 2024 likely to be hottest on record over string of record temperature
Read More [[{“value”:”The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said the string of record temperatures is increasing the likelihood of 2024 being the hottest year on record. According to Samantha Burgess, Deputy Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), said “During the past three months of 2024, the globe has experienced the hottest June and August, the hottest
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UNEP: Nearly four in five people in Africa exposed to household air pollution of cooking smoke
Read More [[{“value”:”Nearly four in five people in Africa are exposed to household air pollution of cooking smoke. That is part of a larger air pollution crisis, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Worldwide, nearly one in three people cook on inefficient stoves or over open fires, breathing in harmful smoke from so-called solid fuels such as wood, charcoal
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Andersen identifies three ways for Africa to deliver SDGs-related solutions
Read More [[{“value”:”Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Inger Andersen identified three ways for Africa to deliver solutions related to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in the area of protecting and restoring land. Andersen made the remarks during the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment. The first
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CCAC’s platform to help cities meet WHO Air Quality Guidelines
Read More [[{“value”:”The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has launched an Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) designed to help air quality professionals everywhere tackle air pollution. The platform is a one-stop-shop that provides the latest air quality management guidance and tools proposed to meet WHO Air Quality Guidelines interim targets. Air pollution knows no borders, and with 99 percent of the global population
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Forbes Int’l Tower in Egypt to be 1st world skyscraper to register for ILFI Zero Carbon Certificate
Read More [[{“value”:”Forbes International Tower due to be set in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital will become the first skyscraper in the world to register for Zero Carbon Certificate from the International Living Future Institute. The tower – to be implemented under a partnership between Magnom Properties and Forbes – is planned to be net-zero carbon footprint building with
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Study: Carbon footprint of open-heart surgery 4.9 times greater than coronary stent operation
Read More [[{“value”:”A study found out that in Australia, the carbon footprint of a patient with two blocked heart vessels going to hospital for elective open-heart surgery was 4.9 times greater than a patient receiving a coronary stent (a tube used to keep open a blood vessel). A team of researchers at the University of Sydney, including
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42% of children in London switch from car to walking, cycling to school
Read More [[{“value”:”About 4 in 10 (42%) children in London switched from travelling by car to walking, cycling or public transport following the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), according to a study. The study was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London to examine the
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Africa gets lion’s share of 13 climate contribution projects of 2024 Paris Games
Read More [[{“value”:”Africa has got the lion’s share of climate contribution projects of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games as seven out of 13 projects are implemented in Africa. The seven projects in Africa are implemented in Senegal, Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Two projects are implemented in Senegal; Sakal Solar Farm
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Egypt, UNDP, USAID, GFCR team up to protect Red Sea’s coral reef, marine life
Read More [[{“value”:”The Egyptian Ministry of Environment has teamed up with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Egypt, the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch the Egyptian Red Sea Initiative aiming to protect and sustain the Red Sea’s vital coral reef and marine life. The
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Unilever cuts its virgin plastic use by 18%, ups use of recycled plastic to 22%
Read More [[{“value”:”Unilever has managed to reduce its virgin plastic use by 18% against a 2019 baseline and increased its use of recycled plastic to 22% of our global portfolio. Unilever has trialed a variety of reuse and refill models around the world as the company’s ambition is an end to plastic pollution through reduction, circulation and
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Report: Climate-related hazards cause African countries to lose 2%–5% of their GDP annually
Read More [[{“value”:”Climate-related hazards cause African countries to lose 2%–5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) annually, according to State of the Climate in Africa 2023 Report. In sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that climate adaptation will cost $ 30 billion to $ 50 billion per year over the next decade, 2%–3% of the regional GDP. By
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Kenyan driver cuts fuel by 20% by adopting fuel-efficient driving
Read More [[{“value”:”Kenyan truck driver Salim Awadh managed to use about 20 percent less fuel than he once did by adopting fuel-efficient driving. This has helped Awadh to save money and cut down on the tailpipe emissions spewing from his 22-wheeled truck. “Our driving skills are continuously improving, which boosts our income,” said Awadh. Awadh attended a
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“Invest in Clean Air Now” ..Air pollution estimated to cost global economy $ 8.1 tn
Read More [[{“value”:”The world will mark the “International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies” on September 7 under the theme of “Invest in Clean Air Now” as air pollution is estimated to cost global economy $ 8.1 trillion per year, equivalent to 6.1% of the global GDP due to increased healthcare costs. If the world acts
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