UAE: Investing in development reaps peace

UAE: Investing in development reaps peace

Abu Dhabi (Etihad) In a statement delivered by Her Excellency Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and Permanent Representative of the State to the United Nations, before the UN Security Council, a few days ago.The UAE emphasized that sustainable development and peacebuilding go hand in hand, and that excluding … Read more

Sustainable Media Planning: How Minor Changes Can Save Massive Amounts of CO₂

Sustainable Media Planning: How Minor Changes Can Save Massive Amounts of CO₂

Cinema, radio, posters, online displays and DOOH can be considered comparatively “environmentally friendly” media. DOOH screens only emit 5 to 6 grams of CO₂ per 1,000 contacts – compared to TV, which emits 150 times the amount. This means that every contact that saves on print, TV or online moving images and invests in radio, … Read more

Dutch Political Preferences: Support for Tax Increases on Air Travel and New Items, According to National Climate Consultation

Dutch Political Preferences: Support for Tax Increases on Air Travel and New Items, According to National Climate Consultation

Oct 25, 2023 at 4:36 PM Update: an hour ago Dutch people with different political preferences support tax increases on air travel and new items, new research shows. ‘The polluter pays’ is the basic principle. But the government must invest in affordable alternatives. This is evident from the results of the National Climate Consultation that … Read more

Training Employees on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Topics: Closing the Sustainability Skill Gap Across All Departments

Training Employees on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Topics: Closing the Sustainability Skill Gap Across All Departments

If companies want to close the “sustainability skill gap”, it is essential to train employees on topics relating to the environment and climate. This not only affects individual departments, but all areas of the company. Initiating sustainable transformation and reducing emissions should be a priority for companies in view of the climate crisis. It is … Read more

Challenges of replacing disposable cups in offices, amusement parks, and hospitals after the ban in January

Challenges of replacing disposable cups in offices, amusement parks, and hospitals after the ban in January

15 Oct 2023 at 05:28 Offices, amusement parks and hospitals do not yet know how they will replace the disposable cup if it is banned in January, according to a tour by NU.nl. Educational institutions have already gained some experience: “Mug theft is decreasing.” From January 2024, the disposable cup may only be used in … Read more

Supermarket Chains Launch Green Campaign for Conservation and Vegetarianism

Supermarket Chains Launch Green Campaign for Conservation and Vegetarianism

06.10.2023 13:45 | Monitoring Tesco, PENNY, Albert and Kaufland. Their social networks are normally full of discounts or contests. But in the last few days the theme is the same. Ecology. Whether in the form of conservation, waste prevention or vegetarianism. The big chains started appealing to their customers in different ways, all at once. … Read more

Analyzing the Greenest Cities in the US: New Jersey’s Ranking Revealed

Analyzing the Greenest Cities in the US: New Jersey’s Ranking Revealed

What you should know The drive for sustainability and preserving nature as much as possible is a reality that has driven the growth of the renewable energy market over the years. With this in mind, WalletHub analyzed the 100 largest cities in the US to determine the greenest, taking into account clean energy, recycling, greenhouse … Read more

Heating Costs Set to Increase: New Plan for CO2 Prices Revealed

Heating Costs Set to Increase: New Plan for CO2 Prices Revealed

Heating with gas A reduced VAT of seven percent applies to gas until the end of March 2024. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Düsseldorf Anyone who heats with oil or gas will have to reckon with greater price increases in the future than in the past. The federal government has drawn up a new plan for … Read more

The First Free Shop in Germany: A Sustainable Solution for Second-Hand Enthusiasts

The First Free Shop in Germany: A Sustainable Solution for Second-Hand Enthusiasts

As of: 08/19/2023 8:37 a.m Whether clothing, books, CDs or other treasures – everyone can give something to the free shop in Altona or take it with them without paying any money. Robert has been involved there since 2014. As one of 20 volunteers, the 57-year-old makes sure that only useful things end up on … Read more

Accelerating Economic Growth for a Greener World: Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit 2023

Accelerating Economic Growth for a Greener World: Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit 2023

Under the theme “Accelerating Economic Growth for a Greener World” The “Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit 2023” brings together international leaders in the field of sustainability, technology, finance and politics under one umbrella in Abu Dhabi from November 1 to 3, 2023, under the title: “Accelerating economic growth for a greener world.”The summit will … Read more