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Arab News
27-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Environment minister highlights Kingdom's role in green initiatives across Arab region
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's commitment to environmental issues is helping to drive green initiatives across the region, the Kingdom's minister of environment, water and agriculture said. Speaking at the 18th meeting of the Center for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe in Cairo, Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli underscored the Arab region's growing environmental momentum. That surge, led by Saudi Arabia, he said, had driven key initiatives like the Middle East Green Initiative, which seeks to enhance regional collaboration to combat land degradation, protect green spaces, ensure food security and adapt to climate change. Al-Fadhli praised the center's efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Arab and European regions and to share environmental and developmental expertise, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The meeting focused on improving the center's operations and efficiency, with discussions highlighting the need to redefine its goals to meet current and future challenges. Delegates also reviewed the center's strategic plans, assessed its institutional and financial capacity for sustained program delivery and explored ways to enhance regional cooperation in the circular economy to support sustainable development goals, the report said. Al-Fadhli highlighted the Arab region's efforts to tackle global environmental challenges, with Egypt hosting the 27th UN Climate Change Conference in 2022 and the UAE hosting COP28 in 2023. Saudi Arabia last year hosted COP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and announced the establishment of the Global Water Organization in Riyadh, reflecting the region's commitment to environmental conservation. Al-Fadhli reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's dedication to working with environmental stakeholders regionally and globally, to address environmental challenges and promote a sustainable future.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Waldom Celebrates Solar Panel Ribbon Cutting at Georgetown, OH Facility
ROCKFORD, Ill., May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last week, Waldom Electronics welcomed guests, partners, and local officials to its Georgetown, Ohio facility for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of 508 rooftop solar panels. This milestone marks a major step forward in Waldom's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The event began with remarks from Waldom CEO Don Akery, who emphasized the long-term environmental benefits of the new solar system. According to estimates from the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, the system will offset more than 5,900 tons of CO₂ over the next 20 years—the equivalent of eliminating 13.5 million miles driven by gas-powered vehicles or planting nearly 89,000 trees. "These panels will offset approximately 30,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity each month," said Akery. "That's enough to power over 30 average U.S. homes. It's a powerful example of how innovation and sustainability can work hand in hand." The project also aligns with Waldom's larger environmental goals, including the company's Green Stock Program and global tree-planting initiative, which are helping to drive a more circular and responsible electronics supply chain. Georgetown Mayor Kelly Bolington also addressed the crowd, highlighting Waldom's positive impact on the local community and its role as a sustainability leader in the region. The ceremony concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, symbolizing the official launch of the solar energy system. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the facility following the ceremony. This event marks another important step in Waldom's mission to create a healthier planet through sustainable business practices and responsible innovation. About Waldom Electronics For over 78 years, Waldom Electronics has established itself as "The Distributor's Distributor," specializing in the distribution of electronic and electrical components exclusively to a global network of over 2,500 Distributors. Unlike other distributors, Waldom does not sell to OEMs or end-users. Offering a wide variety of supply chain solutions, Waldom supports manufacturers and distributors with reduced Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) and an extensive inventory of over 240,000 difficult-to-find parts. Partnered with more than 50 industry-leading manufacturers, Waldom's Green Stock Program is a notable initiative where they manage distributor stock rotations and scrap allowances. This program has successfully repurposed over 8 billion components, preventing them from ending up in landfills. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Owen StifflerPR Manager, Waldom
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
How To Make Your Event More Sustainable
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Arab News
15-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Urban renewal enhances environment in Madinah
Madinah's distinctive architectural style and human-centered urban initiatives have enhanced the holy city's visual identity and improved pedestrian access to the Prophet's Mosque. These initiatives include expanding green spaces, paving roads, operating public transportation, and licensing electric vehicle and bicycle services to help reduce carbon emissions. They also focus on connecting historic neighborhoods to the mosque via pedestrian pathways, installing energy-efficient lighting, and designing routes that support safe, smooth movement for both pedestrians and light electric vehicles in densely populated spaces.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- The Independent
Tourists to be rewarded for arriving in Copenhagen by train – city's green initiative returns three times bigger
Copenhagen is bringing back an initiative allowing tourists to the city to 'pay' for attractions with sustainable actions, this time returning for twice as long, tripling the experiences on offer, and rewarding visitors arriving in the city via train. CopenPay was launched last year, running for a month in the summer as a green economy initiative, allowing visitors to carry out climate-friendly actions in exchange for entry to some of the city's best experiences and attractions. The city has decided to bring back CopenPay for a second year in a row, but has amped up its programme with a chance to win awards for arriving in Copenhagen via train or using other sustainable transport modes. The initiative was created in response to concerns over tourism being a major contributor to CO2 emissions, so Wonderful Copenhagen, the tourism organisation of the capital region of Denmark, has created CopenPay to try to change the mindset of tourists and encourage green choices. After the success of the pilot programme last year, CopenPay has come back triple the size, with 90 participating attractions across Copenhagen and running twice as long – nine weeks, from 17 June to 17 August. Attractions such as the National Museum, Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, the National Gallery of Denmark, GoBoat, Copenhill, the Urban Garden, and Donkey Republic bike rentals are among the participating experiences in CopenPay this year. CopenPay will also offer perks to visitors who arrive by train, including free bike rentals, yoga sessions, guided tours or discounted entry to some of the city's best attractions. Among the rewards for their actions, beer-loving tourists could receive a free guided tour at the Carlsberg brewery or experience the setting that inspired Shakespeare by taking public transport or biking to Elsinore, where Kronborg Castle sits. Free entry into the castle can even be obtained by collecting flower seeds in the city centre and planting them in designated green areas or pots. CopenPay also offers discounts for travellers arriving in an electric car, as well as rewards for travelling by bike or public transport. Visitors will be rewarded for travelling less by staying longer in the city, particularly those who book four or more nights in Copenhagen. Tourists can also carry out green actions, such as taking part in a cleanup, or choose plant-based food, in exchange for perks. CopenPay generally operates on trusting visitors that they are truthful and that they have carried out their sustainable actions, but for some rewards tourists will need to show proof of participation, such as train tickets, photos of biking, or confirmation of participation in a cleanup. Last year's CopenPay run saw bike rentals increase by 29 per cent, tons of litter collected, and 98 per cent of participants saying they would recommend the initiative. Søren Tegen Pedersen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen, said: "Tourism must move from being an environmental burden to a force for positive change. 'Luckily, there is a big willingness among tourists to contribute positively to the destinations they visit. 'With CopenPay, we aim to raise travellers' awareness about choices and impact. At the same time, we provide our visitors with an easy and locally based way to contribute to our city. 'And hopefully, they will leave inspired to do more responsible actions back home and on their next travel.'
