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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 29: Technicians prepare a plenary hall at the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference the day before its official opening on November 29, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The COP28 is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Here are 5 key takeaways from the COP28 climate summit

The agreement calls for countries to quickly shift energy systems away from fossil fuels in a just and orderly fashion

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How heat fueled extreme weather across the world in 2023

Large swathes of North America, Europe and China saw heatwaves and blistering temperatures that triggered public health warnings

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Top development banks at COP28 vow to up climate game

In a statement to be announced at COP28, the World Bank and regional peers, said the window of opportunity to secure a liveable planet was “rapidly closing”

President Sheikh Mohamed unveils $30bn climate fund

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed unveils $30bn climate fund

The country has invested $100bn in climate action and renewable energy, and is committed to investing an additional $130bn over the next seven years

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Daily Insider: UAE’s new $30bn climate fund a good start

Money is rolling in to address climate change, but the real test for COP28 will emerge in the coming days as disparate parties try to come to agreements.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 29: Technicians prepare a plenary hall at the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference the day before its official opening on November 29, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The COP28 is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

COP28: Watch world leaders at World Climate Action Summit

While discussions and negotiations, happen behind closed doors, many parties hold sessions that are live streamed through the two weeks

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COP28 UAE kicks off, as global climate action takes centre stage

Leaders must deliver in Dubai – the message is clear, said UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell on the eve of COP28

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Climate change is world’s No 1 challenge, reveals consumer survey

Research conducted by GSMA Intelligence with Huawei revealed that 80 per cent of consumers surveyed across 16 countries now view climate change as the world’s top issue

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COP28: EU, US and UAE deal to triple renewable energy this decade backed by 60 countries

Major emerging economies like Nigeria, South Africa and Vietnam, developed countries like Australia, Japan and Canada, have said they will join the pledge

Acciona's Julio de la Rosa on regenerative infrastructure

Acciona’s Julio de la Rosa on why regenerative infrastructure promotes sustainability

ACCIONA ME’s director of Water Solutions explains how regenerative infrastructure actively contributes to ecological restoration and social wellbeing

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World Bank’s Banga eyes longer, cheaper loans as mission expands to climate

The Indian-born US citizen said he was calling on member countries to replenish the bank’s Crisis Response Window, with a goal of raising $4bn

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COP28: Dr Sultan Al Jaber says oil companies support 2050 net-zero goal

The COP28 president-designate said that more than 20 oil and gas companies had answered calls to zero out methane emissions by 2030

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Fires, hurricanes, dangerous heat: The US is reeling from a string of disasters

Two tropical storms and one post-tropical cyclone are currently churning across the Atlantic Ocean in an intense start to the most active part of hurricane season

Canada's Record Wildfire Season Set to Worsen as Heat Builds

Raging wildfires trigger mass evacuation in Canada’s Northwest Territories

Canada is experiencing the worst wildfire season on record with more than 1,000 active fires burning across the country

Sahem Azzam on reimagining supply chain

How technology can unlock the full potential of supply chain

Smart technologies can unlock the potential data dividend in every link in the supply chain

UAE to support countries affected by immigration with $100m

UAE allots $100m to support countries affected by ‘irregular migration’

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said that ‘irregular migration’ stands as one of the most critical challenges facing the world today

PM Modi meets Sheikh Mohamed in UAE

UAE President, India’s PM meet; deals signed include MoU to set up payment in local currencies

India and UAE signed three crucial MoUs to further bilateral trade and economic partnership

Temperatures are rising and hot areas create extreme drought conditions. Image credit: WMO

Monday was the hottest day ever as global temperatures rise

The new high underscores the extreme temperatures this summer in the northern hemisphere, and brings into focus the slow pace of progress on curbing emissions

Cover story: How Magnom Properties is keen to invest in the future

The real estate arm of Saudi conglomerate, Rawabi Holding, is looking to be part of the solution on climate change

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This is how tourism must shift to actually address climate change

An estimated 11 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to tourism, and that’s predicted to double by 2050

UAE Space Agency signs MoU with Philippine counterpart to enhance cooperation

UAE Space Agency signs MoU with Philippines counterpart to enhance cooperation

The MoU enables exchange of space data to support various fields of common interest such as climate change, disaster management, emergency response, food security and agriculture

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Alan’s Corner: Coming full circle

Why the circular economy is good for the environment, and your business

Rula Al Qadi is the managing director and head of group funding at First Abu Dhabi Bank

Why green bonds are an effective weapon in the fight against climate change

The provision of green bonds and green private placements products are a vital aspect of First Abu Dhabi Bank’s sustainability strategy and the projects it’s actively involved in

UAE and Indonesia to partner on climate action, infrastructure development and AI

The agreements aim to strengthen the economic, environmental and technological cooperation between the two countries

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Will it be business as usual after COP27?

COP27 and COP28, being held in Egypt and the UAE respectively, place the Middle East at the centre in efforts against climate change. Here’s what the region can contribute towards building sustainable future

What happens after warming hits 1.5C? A guide to climate overshoot

What happens after warming hits 1.5C? A guide to climate overshoot

Prompted by the Paris Agreement, scientists in 2018 published a major report finding that an additional half-degree Celsius of warming considerably upped the odds of harsher climate impacts

COP27: “We meet at a critical time for our planet and our future generations,” says UAE President

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised the importance of international cooperation to tackle climate change for the sake of future generations

World Green Economy Summit discussed role of youth in climate change

World Green Economy Summit discusses role of youth in climate change

The summit discussed topics related to the skill development of youth in global climate policies, ways to empower them and the role of the government in supporting them

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UAE and Germany sign new energy agreement

The agreement will accelerate projects of joint interest in areas of energy security, decarbonisation and climate action

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Supporting a circular economy is key to being a corporate citizen

Data-driven processes are more essential than ever to make the circular economy a reality, mainly by increasing the lifespan of raw materials