Category: Climate Action

Greenlogue/APA newly released global analysis reveals that funding for climate adaptation in the world’s most hazard-prone nations has dropped sharply, leaving them dangerously exposed to floods, heatwaves and storms.The Climate Risk Index 2025, based on data spanning 1993 to 2022 from EM-DAT, the World Bank and IMF, found that more than 765,000 people died and nearly US$4.2 trillion was lost in direct economic damage due to more than 9,400 extreme weather events. It highlights the double jeopardy faced by vulnerable

Greenlogue/APMubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre have formalised a partnership designed to accelerate the emirate’s infrastructure agenda. The agreement, inked during the opening of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025, establishes a broad cooperation blueprint aimed at advancing key development projects.The accord commits both entities to conduct thorough feasibility studies and share knowledge to assess the viability of proposed ventures. It also includes mechanisms for crafting sustainable financing frameworks that align with Abu Dhabi’s ambitious

Greenlogue/APAptly named California Residences, the latest green‑living enclave by Infracorp has launched sales in Dubailand, with one‑ to three‑bedroom apartments starting at AED 1 million. Positioned within the broader California Village master‑plan, the AED 600 million project embraces minimalist design, expansive landscaping and wellness‑focused amenities, marking a notable entry in Dubai’s sustainable real estate sphere.The California Village community spans 112,127 sqm and comprises the California Residences apartments alongside villas and townhouses under California Heights. The Residences block offers 150 units while the overall development

Greenlogue/APDubai will host the 11th World Green Economy Summit on 1 and 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, underlining its ambition to accelerate global climate action and sustainable innovation. This flagship event, convened by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the World Green Economy Organisation, will gather industry leaders, policymakers and technical experts around the theme ‘Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy’.Priority areas will

Greenlogue/APThe European Commission has initiated a research and innovation project to develop megawatt charging systems tailored for heavy‑duty transport across the EU. Aimed at aligning with the Green Deal's objective of 90 % CO₂ reductions for HGVs by 2040, the project supports pilot hubs combining ultra-high-power charging with operational road‑haul scenarios on major corridors. The initiative includes constructing two demonstration sites—one in the Nordic region and another in Benelux—to test multipoint charging capabilities and frameworks for large-scale deployment by

Greenlogue/APThe United Arab Emirates will enforce a nationwide prohibition on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products starting 1 January 2026, as announced by Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. This measure builds upon earlier initiatives, including the 2024 ban on plastic bags, and reflects the country's commitment to environmental sustainability.The upcoming ban will encompass a range of single-use plastic items, such as cups, lids, cutlery, food containers, and plates. These items

Greenlogue/APAbu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company have finalised the acquisition of an 875-megawatt combined-cycle gas-fired power plant at the Talimarjan Power Complex in Uzbekistan, marking a significant step in the ongoing privatisation of the Central Asian country's energy sector.Each entity now holds a 40 per cent stake in the TPP1 gas-fired plant through a newly created project company, Talimarjan Power Plant 1. Mubadala and TAQA also jointly own 40 per cent of

Greenlogue/APEPointZero, the decarbonisation platform of 2PointZero, and International Resources Holding , a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of 2PointZero, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly advance the decarbonisation of global mining operations.The MoU outlines a collaborative framework between EPointZero and IRH to integrate sustainable practices and technologies across the mining value chain. This partnership aims to leverage EPointZero's expertise in decarbonisation strategies and IRH's extensive mining operations to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability in

Greenlogue/APAlt Carbon, a climate-tech startup based in Bengaluru, has raised $12 million in seed funding to expand its carbon dioxide removal operations across South Asia. The funding round was led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of robotics AI firm Physical Intelligence, with participation from existing investors including Shastra VC and ACT Capital Foundation.Founded by siblings Shrey and Sparsh Agarwal, Alt Carbon employs enhanced rock weathering to sequester atmospheric CO₂. This process involves spreading finely ground basalt rock dust

Greenlogue/APEnel, Italy’s largest utility, and Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy firm Masdar are in preliminary discussions to jointly develop battery storage capacity within Italy. The announcement was made by Enel CEO Flavio Cattaneo during a business conference in Milan. The companies, already partners in renewable energy ventures in Spain, are considering expanding their collaboration to include energy storage systems in Italy.Cattaneo highlighted a shared vision with Masdar to advance into new markets, specifically mentioning Italy's interest in battery and storage

Greenlogue/APAbu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has successfully raised $1 billion through its latest green bond issuance, marking a significant step in its commitment to expanding renewable energy initiatives globally. The issuance, structured in two equal tranches of $500 million with maturities of five and ten years, attracted substantial investor interest, culminating in an order book that peaked at $4.6 billion, reflecting an oversubscription rate of 4.6 times.The bond's allocation saw a distribution of 70% to international

Greenlogue/APCO2Wall, a Netherlands-based climate solutions company, has launched operations in Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new office in Riyadh. This move aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and enhance urban sustainability.The company's expansion is facilitated through a partnership with AstroLabs, a business expansion platform in the Gulf region. Gerwin Pul, CEO of CO2Wall Group BV and General Manager of CO2Wall Group KSA, emphasized that the Riyadh office will help

Greenlogue/APIraq's Ministry of Electricity is intensifying efforts to bolster its renewable energy capacity, engaging in virtual discussions with officials from the UAE's Masdar to expedite the development of solar power projects totaling 1,000 megawatts across the provinces of Maysan, Dhi Qar, and Anbar. The meeting, led by Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadel, focused on finalising power purchase agreements and addressing implementation challenges, according to a statement from the ministry.This collaboration is part of Iraq's broader strategy to diversify

Greenlogue/APNearly 400 scientists and experts involved in the sixth National Climate Assessment were abruptly dismissed by the Trump administration, casting doubt on the future of the congressionally mandated report. The NCA, a comprehensive study produced every four years since 1990, guides federal and local governments in preparing for climate change impacts. The administration also disbanded the Global Change Research Program, which coordinated the NCA, and removed climate-related information from federal websites.In response, two major U.S. scientific societies—the American

Greenlogue/APGulf Warehousing Company has launched one of the largest private solar energy initiatives in the GCC, marking a significant step towards sustainability within the logistics sector. The move, made in collaboration with Yellow Door Energy, aims to position GWC as a key player in the region’s push for greener, more efficient logistics operations.The ambitious project will see the installation of solar power plants at three of GWC's strategic logistics hubs in Qatar, including Logistics Village Qatar, Bu Sulba

Greenlogue/APDubai is set to host the 11th World Green Economy Summit on 1–2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority , and the World Green Economy Organization , the summit will convene global leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss strategies for advancing sustainable development and climate resilience.Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister

Greenlogue/APNEOM Green Hydrogen Company has initiated a substantial recruitment campaign to staff its forthcoming green hydrogen facility at Oxagon in Saudi Arabia's northwestern region. This initiative seeks to attract skilled professionals across various departments, including Corporate, Environment, Health, Safety, and Security , Risk Management, Operations & Maintenance, Finance, Information Technology, and Cyber Security. The construction of this plant is progressing on schedule, with full operational capacity targeted by the end of 2026.In a demonstration of the project's appeal,

Greenlogue/APCarbon Clean has announced the successful completion of the world's first industrial deployment of its modular carbon capture technology, CycloneCC. Over a six-month period, the system achieved approximately 4,000 operating hours, delivering a high-purity carbon dioxide product.CycloneCC is designed to address key challenges in industrial carbon capture by offering a fully modular solution that reduces both cost and space requirements. The technology utilises rotating packed bed technology, which significantly decreases the size of equipment—by a factor

Greenlogue/APAbu Dhabi National Oil Company has initiated a tender process for the engineering, procurement, and construction of Project Rabdan, a low-carbon ammonia production facility slated for construction in the Taziz industrial complex. The plant is designed to produce one million tonnes per year of blue ammonia, leveraging natural gas feedstocks while capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions to reduce its carbon footprint.The EPC tender follows the completion of front-end engineering and design studies, marking a significant

Greenlogue/APSaudi Arabia's Acwa Power is intensifying its collaboration with Chinese enterprises, undeterred by escalating global trade disputes. The energy giant has formalized agreements exceeding $1.78 billion, focusing on renewable energy, battery storage, and research and development initiatives across regions including the Gulf, China, Central Asia, and North Africa. These deals, announced at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, encompass a $54 million investment dedicated to establishing a research and development center in Shanghai.In a strategic move, Acwa Power

Tanmiah Food Company, a prominent supplier of fresh poultry, processed proteins, and animal feed, has entered into a partnership with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, to develop a 3 megawatt-peak solar power plant at Tanmiah's agricultural processing facility in Haradh, Saudi Arabia. This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's clean energy objectives and underscores Tanmiah's commitment to sustainability.Under the terms of the agreement, Emerge will provide a comprehensive turnkey solution encompassing finance, design, procurement, construction,

Airbus has announced a delay in the development of its hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft, originally slated for introduction by 2035. The postponement, expected to extend the timeline by five to ten years, underscores the formidable technological and infrastructural challenges associated with hydrogen propulsion in aviation.The company cited slower-than-anticipated advancements in critical technologies and the absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework for certifying hydrogen-powered aircraft as primary reasons for the delay. Additionally, the limited availability of green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, widely known as Masdar, has significantly bolstered its position in the global renewable energy sector by deploying approximately AED30 billion in equity investments and securing over AED16.5 billion in project financing across nine countries. These strategic moves underscore Masdar's commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio and driving the global transition towards sustainable energy sources.Established in 2006, Masdar has been instrumental in advancing the United Arab Emirates' vision of becoming a global leader in

Saudi Aramco, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has inaugurated the kingdom's inaugural direct air capture unit, a pilot facility designed to extract 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually from the atmosphere. This initiative represents a significant advancement in Saudi Arabia's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and exploring sustainable technologies.The DAC unit, situated in Dhahran, serves as a testing platform for next-generation CO₂ capture materials tailored to Saudi Arabia's unique climatic conditions. Aramco aims to utilize this facility to