Sustainable development
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is at the forefront of sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As the primary utility company in Dubai, DEWA has implemented a range of innovative initiatives to reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impact, and promote a green and sustainable
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Research conducted at Griffith University's Cities Research Institute has highlighted the benefits of implementing green building standards in the affordable rental housing sector. The study reveals that a green-building mandate within a federal affordable housing financing scheme can lead to reduced energy and water bills, low-cost financing for
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The Brazilian Federation of Banks (FEBRABAN) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote sustainable finance and align the country's banking sector with the Paris Agreement. The partnership aims to disseminate best practices in climate
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Residents in Essex, particularly those in lower-income households, are being offered a chance to warm their homes for less and reduce their carbon footprint. The Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) scheme, led by Essex County Council, aims to reduce heating bills, increase energy efficiency, and cut carbon emissions.
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The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is urging the government to strike a balance in agricultural regulations, warning that over-reliance on imports could decimate the industry and the rural economy. UFU deputy president William Irvine emphasized the importance of a sustainable agriculture industry in tackling climate change, while also acknowledging
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The University of Victoria (UVic) is poised to embark on a pioneering engineering expansion project, showcasing cutting-edge green building design and construction, while fostering innovation, sustainability, and community resilience. The project's design has reached the detailed stage, featuring a six-storey mass timber extension with a green roof, incorporating
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The building sector is responsible for over 40% of global energy use and almost a third of greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, many commercial buildings fall short of their environmentally friendly promises, with green building certifications often failing to deliver. Dr. Jeremy Gabe's research has uncovered a significant
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Researchers at Providence University in Taiwan have made a significant contribution to the field of sustainability research by developing a multi-objective optimization model for building envelopes and air conditioning systems. The study, published in Sustainable Cities and Society, aims to minimize construction costs and CO2 emissions in green building design.
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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has launched the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium, an alliance of leaders from diverse industries, aiming to accelerate the implementation of climate solutions. The consortium brings together influential companies with MIT to build a strategy for environmental innovation, fostering collaboration across sectors to
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Governments and stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific are urged to implement far-reaching reforms to strengthen the resilience of education and training systems in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new guidance note from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) outlines the need for critical policy reforms and concrete actions
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Researchers at Metropolitan University have shed light on the vital role of social media in shaping people's perceptions and behavior towards sustainability and environmental protection. The study, conducted among social network users, reveals that individuals familiar with the concept of sustainability consider environmental protection to be highly important.
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The European Tourism Association (ETOA) and its partners have acknowledged the significant impact of climate change on the tourism industry and have declared a Climate Emergency. This move comes as the association prioritizes sustainability and climate-imposed adaptation across the industry, recognizing that managing the Covid-19 crisis and recovery plans are
