Environment News – Climate, Sustainability & Global Impact

Beyond plastic: The next circular economy challenge

Why tackling organic waste is critical to achieving the UAE’s sustainability goals

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Recycled, recyclable, and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics all have a role to play in reducing waste and supporting more sustainable consumption.

93 baby Hawksbill turtles hatch on Fujairah beach

Successful nesting season at Al Fuqait Reserve boosts marine conservation efforts.

One of 93 hawksbill turtle hatchlings heads to the sea in Fujairah.

UAE identifies six invasive bird species

Rapid breeding and competition with native wildlife raise concerns

The priority species identified include the common myna, bank myna, rock pigeon, Indian house crow, Alexandrine parakeet and rose-ringed parakeet.

Al Reef Park opens in Al Ain with sports and play areas

New 119,000-square-metre park features cycling tracks, a theatre and more

Located on Abu Aseerah bin Al Harith Street, the park has been designed to serve residents of all ages, offering a mix of sports, leisure and community facilities.

Sharjah initiative tackles narine pollution threats

World Environment Day initiative combines seabed clean-up and public awareness

Aisha Rashid Deemas, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah during a tour of the Sharjah Aquarium

Sharjah opens 1.8km Green Belt Park running track

New eco-friendly walkway with lighting and landscaping opens for public use today

Sharjah opens 1.8km Green Belt Park track with eco-friendly lighting and landscaping.

Video: Fujairah discovers 3 sea turtle nesting sites

Hawksbill turtles hatch successfully as Fujairah boosts marine conservation

Sea turtles released off Fujairah coast after successful nesting season

Why biodiversity may be humanity’s strongest defence

Biodiversity is emerging as a strategic asset in an increasingly fragile world

Across the Gulf, biodiversity exists within some of the most strategically significant and heavily used marine corridors in the world.

Fujairah, Holcim sign coral reef protection deal

Partnership with Holcim focuses on coastal protection and marine innovation

Officials sign MoU to support coral reef restoration and marine protection in Fujairah.

Kurdistan unveils first sustainable mosque model

Rwanga Foundation project highlights water, energy solutions for Gulf

Led by Idris Nechirvan Barzani under the Rwanga Foundation, the Haji Jabar Braghi Mosque has been launched as the region’s first sustainable mosque.

UAE urged to rethink waste focus beyond plastics

Experts say organic waste poses bigger challenge for circular economy

Experts highlighted gaps in policy, infrastructure and implementation during a recent roundtable held at American University of Sharjah.

Dubai Safari Park unveils 7th season limited-time deals

‘The Kids Go Free’ offer also launched as seventh season nears end

Dubai Safari Park is introducing two limited-time offers as it enters the final weeks of its seventh season

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