Bahrain King highlights role of media in tackling climate change, environment issues
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has paid rich tribute to the Bahraini press as the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day. “On World Press Freedom Day, we express our great gratitude and appreciation to the Bahraini press, which carries out its noble mission of serving the nation through competence […]
UN Chief calls for peace, climate action in New Year message
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for global unity to make 2024 a year for “building trust and hope” following the immense suffering, violence, and climate chaos that characterized 2023. “Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope,” expressed Mr. Guterres in […]
UAE announces $30 billion Global Climate Fund
DUBAI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of a $30 billion fund for global climate solutions. Designed to bridge the climate financing gap and facilitate affordable access, the fund aims to stimulate the raising and investment of $250 billion by 2030, Sheikh Mohammed said in his address […]
Snow Leopard is Guardian of Third Pole: Kyrgyzstan President
BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov has called for joint global action to save the lives and well-being of billions of people who depend on the fresh water and ecosystem services provided by mountains. “The high-altitude ecosystem serves as a source of water for the entire continent and sustains a third of the world’s population. The […]
Call for protecting Earth’s biodiversity takes center stage at ADIHEX 2023
ABU DHABI: A call for the urgent preservation of Earth’s biodiversity is taking center stage at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2023). In an extraordinary collaboration that transcends borders and climates, two Emirati photographers have documented the beauty and fragility of two extreme environments: the scorching +50 Abu Dhabi and the freezing […]
Marcos stresses Philippines’ commitment to addressing climate change effects
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has used his annual State of the Union speech to emphasize his administration’s commitment to climate change as an important criterion in the country’s integral national policies, planning, and decision-making. “The building blocks of progressive, livable and sustainable communities will never be complete without appropriate and responsible action to […]
UAE news agency calls for media partnership to tackle information vacuum on climate change
Al Rayssi explains how WAM is keen on filling information vacuum on climate change through media partnership (WAM) DUBAI: The head of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) news agency WAM has called for the establishment of a media partnership to craft media content that will enlighten the public in diverse societies on climate change challenges. “Climate […]
South Korea: Beacon of hope for Asia in times of climate change, global warming
By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: South Korea holds a prominent position among the developed countries with a total population of 51.8 million. This is despite the obstacles and difficulties faced by neighboring countries. The total area of the Korean Peninsula is estimated at approximately 100,329 square kilometers, with a population density of 530.7 people […]
Ecological Transformation and ESG
By Choe Jae-chun, CEO, Biodiversity Foundation SEOUL: Let’s connect the keyword of ecological transformation to ESG. Together with Prime Minister Kim Bu-gyeom, I am serving as the co-chair of the Corona 19 Daily Recovery Support Committee. Prime Minister Kim Bu-gyeom is representing the government, and I am representing the private sector. Because I care more […]
Climate change: Appreciating Ban-Ki moon’s warning as he calls for protecting Earth
Ban-Ki moon warning against complacency, calling for action to protect Earth By Habib Toumi Bahrain: Ban-Ki moon’s stern warning that there is only one earth and as such, people have no alternative but to protect it and preserve it should be taken very seriously. In his keynote speech at the forum commemorating the 10th anniversary […]