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Civil Society and Regional Leaders Launch Roadmap and Pact for a Just Energy Transition in MENA
The meeting ‘Toward a Just Energy Future’ put forth a Regional Roadmap for a Just Energy Transition, and launched the Polluters Pay Pact.
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Between Cairo’s Smog and ER Rooms: Why We Need Air Monitoring Now
Statistics confirm that Cairo is among the most polluted cities in the world, but we don’t need numbers to believe it. We live it—through constant coughing, relentless headaches, teary eyes, and the asthma attacks that send thousands rushing to emergency rooms every day.
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Greenpeace MENA on the Conclusion of the 2025 World Future Energy Summit: A Call for Accelerating the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The 2025 World Future Energy Summit, hosted by the UAE and held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, concluded on January 16, serving as a pivotal platform to discuss strategies for advancing climate action and expediting the shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.
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What are the solutions to climate change?
Climate change is happening now, and it’s the most serious threat to life on our planet. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions to climate change and they are well-understood.
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Greenpeace MENA’s 2024/2025 UAE Wellbeing Economy Award
Greenpeace MENA and Ajman University are excited to announce the call for submissions for the “Wellbeing Economy Award” — 2024/2025. This Award is launched in partnership with Greenpeace MENA, Ajman University and the UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN). We collectively invite researchers, academics, professionals, and young visionaries to contribute innovative, ongoing or published research papers…
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An eventful fortnight comes to an end at COP28
Despite what did and did not end up in the final agreement at COP28 in Dubai, meaningful climate action will only continue to become more urgent than ever.
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COP28 must answer the call for a fossil fuel phase out
As COP28 resumes for a second week, negotiators will be faced with answering the call for a commitment to a Fossil Fuel Phase Out in Dubai. Never before have we heard so many voices, coming from so many directions to seize the moment and commit to phasing out oil, coal and gas.
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UAE Presidency sparks momentum with running start for COP28
The UAE COP Presidency has succeeded in getting COP28 off to a strong and hopeful start with a series of groundbreaking decisions and milestones - especially in the key areas of climate finance and the transition to renewable energy.
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COP28: A Business Revolution for Climate Action
COP28, taking place in Dubai later this month, is set to be the largest climate summit ever. This COP represents a critical opportunity for world leaders to show the political courage that is needed to fairly and equitably end the age of fossil fuels and move towards a more sustainable and just future.
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Renewable Energy in MENA: Embracing Transition Amidst Oil Affluence
Undoubtedly, the Middle East and North Africa boasts a wealth of energy resources and the availability of affordable gas and oil is hindering a rapid energy transition in the region.