Arabian Environment
Environmental challenges in the UAE
- An unprecedented rate of development, transient population and a high ecological footprint (per capita measurement of environmental impact) are some environmental challenges facing the UAE, outlined Dr. Frederic Launay, Director, WWF- UAE.
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 09 - 2004 at 17:05 |
The crack down on illegal wildlife trade
- A passenger arrives at Dubai International Airport on a flight from Kabul. He carries an 850 kg consignment of animal pelts and garments. 'Rabbit fur,' he claims. 'Dyed to look like wild animal skins.' Customs officials are far from convinced.
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 18 - 2004 at 12:30 |
Project Dolphin
- Dolphin Energy CEO, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, responds to questions by the WWF-EWS on the Dolphin Gas project and environment. Mr. Al Sayegh is board member of the WWF-EWS, and Dolphin Energy, a member of its Corporate Club
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 29 - 2004 at 21:58 |
Tackling toxics
- Last month, when France became the 50th Party to join the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), it triggered a countdown for this historic treaty to become binding international law.
- Monday, March 15 - 2004 at 18:47 |
The Enviro-Spellathon in Fujairah - A splendid launch
- His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah and Member of the Supreme Council, couldn't attend the launch ceremony of the Enviro-Spellathon in Fujairah's Siji Hotel on 1st March. He invited participants to his place instead.
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 07 - 2004 at 18:44 |
The power of partnerships
- Changes in corporate practice are essential for any progress towards halting the damage to the planet's natural environment. Companies are often seen as being part of the environment's problem; but the WWF sees them as also being key to the solution.
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 22 - 2004 at 21:17 |
Protecting the marine environment
- The WWF is urging governments attending a major conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Kuala Lumpur on 9th to 20th February 2004 to commit to increased protection of endangered marine species and habitats.
- Monday, February 09 - 2004 at 12:32 |
Making eco-sense, the Sony way
- Play station, television, home theatre and a whole host of similar products spring to mind when one thinks of Sony, the consumer electronics giant. But natural resource conservation?
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, January 17 - 2004 at 18:06 |
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