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Gulf Today
01-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
EAD collects 2,000 tonnes of recyclable bottles
The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recovered over 2,000 tonnes of recyclable plastic bottles since launching its Bottle Recovery System in 2023. In collaboration with 'Sparklo,' a clean technology company, EAD collected more than 23 million recyclable bottles in 2024. As part of its partnership with retail sectors, waste collection entities, and clean technology providers, EAD worked with Sparklo to deploy over 100 Sparklomat bottle recovery machines across the emirate. These machines were installed at retail outlets of ADNOC, Lulu, and Carrefour, resulting in the collection of approximately 23 million recyclable items in 2024, including 544,000 kilogrammes of plastic and 8,000 kilogrammes of aluminum. This initiative contributed to reducing over 3.5 million kilogrammes of CO₂ emissions in 2024, supporting Abu Dhabi's goal of cutting carbon emissions by 22% by 2027. Shaikha Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of the Integrated Environment Policy and Planning Sector at EAD, stated: 'We aim to integrate sustainability practices into daily life in the emirate. The Bottle Recovery System, in collaboration with private sector entities like Sparklo, highlights the importance of partnerships, technology, and community engagement in achieving a sustainable environmental impact. This initiative represents a strategic investment that reinforces environmental responsibility. By supporting circular economy principles, we aim to strengthen Abu Dhabi's leadership in the global shift toward a sustainable future.' Maxim Kaplevich, Founder and CEO of Sparklo, added: 'Our partnership with EAD demonstrates the value of public-private collaboration in achieving strategic goals at the community and national levels. With EAD's support, we expanded the network of bottle recovery machines, significantly advancing Abu Dhabi's sustainability agenda.'
Al Etihad
16-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum opens
16 Apr 2025 18:19 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The ninth edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum kicked off in the capital on Wednesday under the theme 'Collaboration for Impact: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices'.The two-day event brings together leading global figures in sustainability, technology, and Shaikha Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), said climate and biodiversity challenges demand innovative action, stressing that the Arabian Gulf's waters and the region's desert ecosystems require urgent attention. She noted that Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of AI-powered environmental Dhaheri highlighted EAD's AI-led habitat assessment, which covered 11,000 hectares with unprecedented accuracy and reduced costs by 90 per cent. The agency's partnership with "Nabat" uses AI robotics to restore mangrove forests efficiently, positioning Abu Dhabi as a global innovation hub for conservation added that the NZ1 project in Masdar City is a landmark in sustainable construction, as Abu Dhabi's first net-zero energy office building, producing 102 per cent of its annual energy needs and reducing energy use by 101 per cent compared to international Dhaheri also pointed to projections indicating that AI could inject $15.7 trillion into the global economy by 2030, with sustainability at its core. She affirmed Abu Dhabi's commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 22 per cent by 2027, in line with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 target. 'For over a decade and a half, our shared vision through the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, since 2008. With your input, EAD continues to develop the Group to enhance policy engagement, deepen interaction, and expand its network. In the coming months, we will further this collaboration to launch the New ADSG,' she added. In her address, Huda Al Houqani, Director of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, said leveraging AI in sustainable business is not just an opportunity but a pressing necessity. She noted that the forum creates vital spaces for collaboration and dialogue to chart a more sustainable future. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Mid East Info
10-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum 2025 Focuses on Leveraging AI to Combat Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum returns for its ninth annual edition on the 16th and 17th of April 2025 under the theme: 'Collaboration for Impact. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices.' This prestigious event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi, bringing together global leaders in sustainability, technology and business. The event is hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group and supported by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). In today's world, sustainability is more than just an ethical imperative; it has become a fundamental component of corporate strategy. This year's forum will delve into how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game-changer in driving sustainable business practices. The event aims to address the critical nexus of technology and sustainability, providing a platform for collaboration and innovation. With environmental challenges escalating and societal demands for responsible business practices intensifying, companies are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to mitigate their environmental impact, optimise resource usage, and contribute positively to society. AI emerges as a pivotal tool in this transformation, offering businesses the ability to analyse large data sets, enhance operations, and develop intelligent solutions to complex sustainability issues. Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of EAD, remarked: 'The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum offers an essential platform for exploring how emerging technologies like AI can be leveraged to tackle the pressing environmental challenges we face. This year's theme highlights the crucial role of collaboration in achieving meaningful and sustainable impact.' The forum is proud to announce Dolphin Energy as the lead sponsor, demonstrating its commitment to promoting sustainable business practices. Commenting further, Mr. Obaid Abdulla Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer, Dolphin Energy Limited, said: 'We can only be truly sustainable if we embrace change, harness new opportunities, and collaborate with our stakeholders. Digitalisation is transforming our industry and helping us be more efficient and deliver further improvements in our environmental performance. I am eager to see how AI can drive our sustainability objectives and I look forward to the discussions to learn more about the opportunities that exist.' We are delighted to welcome TAQA as a key sponsor of our forum, underscoring their dedication to driving sustainable growth and development. Sharing his insights, Noel Aoun, Chief Strategy Officer at TAQA, noted: 'The intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability presents an opportunity to accelerate positive climate action and environmental progress. At TAQA, we recognise the potential for AI to help enhance efficiency, optimise resource management, and advance sustainable practices. As this technology evolves, it will play an increasingly important role in shaping a more sustainable future through innovation and efficiency.' As media partner, Pyramedia will play a vital role in ensuring the event's insights and messages reach a wide audience. Dr. Nashwa Al Ruwaini, Founder and CEO of Pyramedia Group, said: 'Achieving sustainability requires a synergy between technology, innovation, and awareness. The Sustainable Business Leadership Forum embodies this approach by highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in developing practical solutions to environmental challenges. Media, in turn, plays a crucial role in amplifying these initiatives and enhancing their impact, as raising awareness is the first step toward real change.' Key experts in AI and sustainability will share their insights on how technology can drive sustainability objectives. Sessions will cover topics such as AI-driven energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable supply chains, and the ethical implications of using AI to promote social equity. These discussions are designed to provide participants with actionable insights and stimulate innovative solutions to pressing sustainability challenges. The forum will offer valuable networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with peers, share best practices, and establish partnerships that drive sustainable change. Huda Al Houqani, Director of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, added: 'Harnessing AI for sustainable business practices is not only an opportunity but a necessity. This forum will foster essential discussions and collaborations that are key to shaping a more sustainable future.' The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum welcomes businesses, policymakers, academics, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to participate in this influential event. It provides a unique platform to engage in meaningful dialogue, explore cutting-edge solutions, and collectively advance towards a more sustainable future. For more information and to register for the forum, please visit The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum is an annual event dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices and fostering collaboration among global leaders. The forum serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and innovative solutions to drive sustainability across industries. About Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) Established in 1996, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is committed to protecting and enhancing air quality, groundwater as well as the biodiversity of our desert and marine ecosystem. By partnering with other government entities, the private sector, NGOs and global environmental agencies, we embrace international best practice, innovation and hard work to institute effective policy measures. We seek to raise environmental awareness, facilitate sustainable development and ensure environmental issues remain one of the top priorities of our national agenda.
The National
10-04-2025
- Science
- The National
UAE to address critical environmental challenges at IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025
An international conservation event in Abu Dhabi is set to focus on boosting environmental action and ways to change economies to support nature. The International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress 2025, taking place from October 9 to 15 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants from 160 countries. It comes with only five years remaining until the 2030 deadline for the Paris Agreement, a key part of which is to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Abu Dhabi's hosting of the event 'underscores the UAE's role as a driving force in global efforts to protect the environment and preserve nature', said Dr Shaikha Al Dhaheri, secretary general of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi. The event is not just an opportunity for discussion; it is a critical forum where tangible solutions for global environmental challenges are shaped. Key topics will include: Scaling up conservation efforts to address the global biodiversity crisis Conservation leaders are calling for a major shift in global biodiversity efforts, emphasising the need to scale up climate-resilient solutions at every level of government. By combining scientific advancements with traditional knowledge and empowering local communities, there is growing momentum to secure biodiversity in the face of climate change and other environmental threats. Reducing climate overshoot risks Experts warn that without urgent action to reduce emissions and implement long-term adaptation strategies, the ability of nature-based solutions like reforestation and wetland restoration to mitigate climate impacts will diminish. While these solutions remain vital, a more diverse and innovative approach is needed to protect biodiversity and support vulnerable communities as climate risks intensify. The UAE's hosting of the congress is a testament to its role as a key player in global environmental issues. President Sheikh Mohamed has lent his patronage to the congress, a clear indication of the nation's dedication to advancing environmental protection and biodiversity conservation as central elements of its vision for a sustainable future. This event is especially significant for the Gulf region, where issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and desertification have become increasingly important. The UAE's hosting of the event reflects its significant progress in conservation efforts and its readiness to play a leading role in fostering international co-operation to protect the environment. Razan Al Mubarak, president of IUCN and managing director of EAD, said that the congress will be 'a defining moment to build on that momentum, bringing together the world's leading voices in conservation to accelerate nature-based solutions, strengthen biodiversity and enhance resilience'. 'The UAE's role in shaping global environmental action continues to grow, and Abu Dhabi will provide a critical platform to forge the partnerships and commitments needed to secure a more sustainable future,' she said. The UAE's role as a host is a reflection of its broader environmental strategy, which emphasises not only national sustainability but also regional and global collaboration. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, alongside the EAD, played a crucial role in the bid to host the congress. The ministry is already driving several key initiatives focused on biodiversity conservation, climate action and sustainability, and will take an active role in shaping the discussions at the congress. Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the ministry will play an active role in the congress, 'driving forward the UAE's commitment to climate action and environmental sustainability, thereby shaping the future of our planet'. 'Protecting our natural ecosystems – both on land and at sea – is of utmost importance to the UAE,' she said. As the global community grapples with escalating environmental crises, the event could serve as a critical turning point for international co-operation. The congress is held every four years, bringing together governments, NGOs, indigenous people, businesses and scientists to chart the course for conservation and sustainable development. It comes with global biodiversity at risk and climate change intensifying, aiming to offer a moment for reflection, collaboration and action. 'Our planet is at a crossroads and facing unprecedented challenges,' said Dr Grethel Aguilar, director general of the IUCN. 'In this critical moment, the congress will allow IUCN and the global community to come together to make a real impact and work towards our shared goal of protecting this precious planet that provides for us.'
Al Etihad
10-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Supported by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, 9th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum to take place in the emirate
10 Apr 2025 10:30 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Supported by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum returns for its ninth annual edition on April 16-17, 2025 under the theme, Collaboration for Impact. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices. Hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), part of EAD, the event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi, which will bring together global leaders in sustainability, technology and has become a fundamental component of corporate strategy. As such, the 9th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum will delve into how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive sustainable business event aims to address the critical nexus of technology and sustainability, providing a platform for collaboration and environmental challenges escalating and societal demands for responsible business practices intensifying, companies are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to mitigate their environmental impact, optimise resource usage, and contribute positively to society. AI emerges as a pivotal tool in this transformation, offering businesses the ability to analyse large data sets, enhance operations, and develop intelligent solutions to complex sustainability of EAD, Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Al Dhaheri, said, "The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum offers an essential platform for exploring how emerging technologies, like AI, can be leveraged to tackle the pressing environmental challenges we face. This year's theme highlights the crucial role of collaboration in achieving meaningful and sustainable impact."Dolphin Energy will be the lead sponsor of the event, demonstrating its commitment to promoting sustainable business Executive Officer of Dolphin Energy, Obaid Abdulla Al Dhaheri, said, 'We can only be truly sustainable if we embrace change, harness new opportunities, and collaborate with our stakeholders. Digitalisation is transforming our industry and helping us be more efficient and deliver further improvements in our environmental performance. I am eager to see how AI can drive our sustainability objectives, and I look forward to the discussions to learn more about the opportunities that exist.'TAQA, as a key sponsor of the forum, underscores its dedication to driving sustainable growth and Strategy Officer at TAQA, Noel Aoun, said, "The intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability presents an opportunity to accelerate positive climate action and environmental progress. At TAQA, we recognise the potential for AI to help enhance efficiency, optimise resource management, and advance sustainable practices. As this technology evolves, it will play an increasingly important role in shaping a more sustainable future through innovation and efficiency.'Event media partner, Pyramedia, will play a vital role in ensuring the event's insights and messages reach a wide and CEO of Pyramedia Group, Dr. Nashwa Al Ruwaini, said, 'Achieving sustainability requires a synergy between technology, innovation, and awareness. The Sustainable Business Leadership Forum embodies this approach by highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in developing practical solutions to environmental challenges. Media, in turn, plays a crucial role in amplifying these initiatives and enhancing their impact, as raising awareness is the first step toward real change.'Key experts in AI and sustainability will share their insights on how technology can drive sustainability objectives. Sessions will cover topics such as AI-driven energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable supply chains, and the ethical implications of using AI to promote social equity. These discussions are designed to provide participants with actionable insights and stimulate innovative solutions to pressing sustainability forum will offer valuable networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with peers, share best practices, and establish partnerships that drive sustainable of ADSG, Huda Al Houqani, said, 'Harnessing AI for sustainable business practices is not only an opportunity but a necessity. This forum will foster essential discussions and collaborations that are key to shaping a more sustainable future.'The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum is dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices and fostering collaboration among global leaders. The forum serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and innovative solutions to drive sustainability across Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum welcomes businesses, policymakers, academics, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to participate. It provides a platform to engage in meaningful dialogue, explore cutting-edge solutions, and collectively advance towards a more sustainable future. For more information and to register for the forum, visit
