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Topic: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

GCC countries must focus on water and energy, Abu Dhabi summit hears

Jan 21, 2013

Countries in the region must focus on water, energy and food to prepare for the post-oil era, experts said at the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi. Read Article GCC countries must focus on water and energy, Abu Dhabi summit hears

Carbon tax the way forward, says Australian envoy

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Jan 20, 2013

A tax on carbon emissions does not have to mark the death knell of heavy industry, a top Australian envoy said at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Read Article Carbon tax the way forward, says Australian envoy

Queen Rania: UAE is a pioneer in renewables

Queen Rania at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. She praised the UAE's leaders for their dedication to renewables. Ali Haider / EPA

Jan 20, 2013

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan speaks on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week about youth unemployment, the post-2015 Development agenda and her views on sustainability and the UAE. Read Article Queen Rania: UAE is a pioneer in renewables

Queen Rania's message to the Arab youth

Jan 19, 2013

The Jordanian monarch speaks exclusively to Abu Dhabi Media about youth unemployment in the Arab World and the post-2015 development goals.  Read Article Queen Rania's message to the Arab youth

 

'Time running out for climate change pact'

Jan 18, 2013

Experts call for earnest and immediate action to avert catastrophes Read Article 'Time running out for climate change pact'

 

UAE has grand plans to desalinate using renewable energy

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - - January 17, 2013 --- Dr Sultan Al Jaber, CEO, Masdar, at a presser announcing the Masdar Desalination during the final day of the WFES being held at ADNEC on Thursday, January 17, 2013. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National )

Jan 18, 2013

A new project by Masdar explores the potential of using renewable energy to power desalination plants. Read Article UAE has grand plans to desalinate using renewable energy

 

Reduce water use before it runs out, Abu Dhabi water summit warns

Jan 18, 2013

The first International Water Summit ended yesterday with a dire warning to the world's governments: find smarter ways to reduce water use before it runs out. Read Article Reduce water use before it runs out, Abu Dhabi water summit warns

 

Treated waste water being used to irrigate food crops across Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Jan 10,2011: Drip irrigation system at one of the farm in Al Awir in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News. Story by Megan

Jan 18, 2013

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi project has managed to treat almost 27 million litres of water a day to a standard good enough for agricultural use. Read Article Treated waste water being used to irrigate food crops across Abu Dhabi

 

UAE urban planning council takes Estidama policies to schools

Jan 17, 2013

The Urban Planning Council has unveiled its Estidama school course to foster an interest in sustainability among children. Read Article UAE urban planning council takes Estidama policies to schools

 

Abu Dhabi's farmers face curbs on water use

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 16, 2013: Razan al Mubarak, the Secretary General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, addresses the audience during the International Water Summit conference on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in part of the World Future Energy Summit at the Abu Dhabi National Convention Center in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National

Jan 17, 2013

Measures taken in Abu Dhabi to reduce ground water use are yielding results, but experts say more needs to be done. Read Article Abu Dhabi's farmers face curbs on water use

 

Tenders signal Morocco's initiative on renewable energy

Jan 17, 2013

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week:  Morocco is cementing its regional leadership position in renewable energy with a series of new tenders. Read Article Tenders signal Morocco's initiative on renewable energy

 

Arab and South American nations unite on energy vision

Mariangela Rebua, the director general of the Brazilian foreign ministry's department of energy, expressed her hope that Arab countries could give a boost to Light for All. Delores Johnson / The National

Jan 17, 2013

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week:  Ministers and energy executives from Arab and South American countries vowed to invest more in each others' energy sectors and share technology. Read Article Arab and South American nations unite on energy vision

 

Total seeks more solar energy deals with Masdar

Shams-1, a joint venture between Masdar, Total and Spain's Abengoa, has started feeding electricity into the grid and will be fully operational in the coming months. Courtesy Masdar

Jan 17, 2013

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week:  French oil major Total wants to extend its partnership with Masdar to other solar projects in the region. Read Article Total seeks more solar energy deals with Masdar

 

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Leonardo DiCaprio on jury for Abu Dhabi energy prize

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The actor Leonardo DiCaprio, tennis champion Andre Agassi and Maldives president Mohammed Nasheed are among those who will choose next year's winners of the Zayed Future Energy Prize.  Leonardo DiCaprio on jury for Abu Dhabi energy prize

Emiratis impress with drive and energy

Maha Al Mansouri, the associate director for human resources and Emiratisation at Masdar. Lee Hoagland / The National

The Life: Maha Al Mansouri, the associate director for human resources and Emiratisation at Masdar explains how the company is implementing its policy of boosting the number of Emirati employees.  Emiratis impress with drive and energy

Zayed Future Energy Prize: more money, more winners

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Carbon Disclosure Project, fuel-efficient stove and France's Schneider Electric take honours and their share of $4 million in prizes.  Zayed Future Energy Prize: more money, more winners

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Exhibitors at the World Future Energy Summit

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