Continued lack of agreement on shipping decarbonisation threatens net zero progress
With international negotiations on decarbonising the maritime sector once again concluding without agreement, Transport & Environment (T&E) has warned that…
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Tourism destinations that prepare for risk can recover up to 1.5 times faster
Tourism destinations that prepare for a potential crisis can recover up to 1.5 times faster after such an event than…
Sustainability conferences in MENA in 2026
Here’s SustainabilityOnline’s guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in the MENA region, including United Arab Emirates,…
IMO postpones discussions on Net Zero Framework for a year
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that discussions on a proposed Net Zero Framework for global shipping will be…
Spinneys CEO Sunil Kumar on meeting customer expectations around sustainability
With a presence in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman – along with a recently-penned deal to enter Kuwait – Spinneys is…
Land restoration, reform of food systems needed ‘urgently’, say researchers
Land restoration and a reform of global food systems need to be implemented urgently in order to effectively address climate…
UNCCD COP16 presidency launches ‘Riyadh Action Agenda’
The UNCCD COP16 presidency has announced the launch of the Riyadh Action Agenda, an initiative that seeks to mobilise state…
COP16 in Riyadh a ‘critical moment to address land degradation, drought and desertification’
The 16th meeting of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which gets underway in Riyadh this week, is…
Programme unveiled for UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh
The programme for the forthcoming UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been announced, with this year’s event featuring the…
BRICS leaders call for urgent action on land degradation
Leaders from the BRICS nations have issued a joint statement calling for increased financial resources and greater collaboration to address…