With world leaders meeting this week at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, a number of emerging markets have demonstrated their willingness to work with international partners on the matter of reducing methane emissions.
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Sharjah has one of the most diversified economies in the UAE, with a strong foundation in industry and manufacturing. Approximately 95.8% of its economic activity was derived from non-oil sectors in 2019, positioning the emirate to absorb much of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Amid an increased focus on environmental sustainability, the idea of fossil fuel “bad banks” is gaining traction globally. The concept refers to special companies specifically dedicated to acquiring and winding down fossil fuel assets.
Economic update | Can the Covid-19 plastic waste problem generate business opportunities?
16 Sep 2020
Amid an increase in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and packaged goods, Covid-19 has led to a significant spike in plastic waste. Although this has created some significant challenges for emerging markets, it has also provided opportunities for innovation in recycling.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
What steps are being taken to maximise efficiency throughout the emirate’s agro-related activities?
Articles & Analysis | How Abu Dhabi is tapping new water sources to boost supply from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
Abu Dhabi is redoubling efforts to conserve dwindling groundwater reserves and boost water conservation. It is especially important as the emirate is mostly hot and arid, and natural freshwater is limited. Around 65% of the emirate’s water supply comes from groundwater, according to the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD). Conserving this...