How are UAE students learning about climate change and global issues? Through immersive service- based experiences around the world.
As wildfires rage across Europe, it’s more important than ever to examine the conditions creating these extreme weather events and natural disasters. This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.
British-Spanish artist Almudena Romero has grown the world’s largest photograph in wheat. Her choice of subject? A human eye. In our conversation with the artist, Almudena discusses her process, working with the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment, and co-creating with Earth’s shifting climate.
Growing up in Malaysia, Clarisse Mar lived a low-waste lifestyle. Today, faced with modern rates of consumption, Clarisse believes that longevity is a crucial aspect of building an eco-friendly wardrobe.
From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous advocates say their voices are too often ignored.
Sustainability is about more than just local produce; it’s also present in human well-being and labor. Can a restaurant be truly sustainable if its staff exist in a perpetual state of burnout? One of the most underrepresented facets of long-term growth goes beyond eco-friendly menus and into how employees are respected and mentored.
Why buy when you can rent? Neighbr is the hyperlocal UAE app that allows neighbors to rent items from their community. Not only is bringing people together, it’s a sustainable solution saving thousands of pounds of waste from the landfill.
Julieta Almanza is a conscious stylist. Do you need help bringing your personal sense of fashion to life, but want an eco-friendly option? Julieta is the one to call, because, as she argues, over-consumption doesn’t look good on anyone.
As the world’s energy needs increase, so does our need for raw materials and natural resources. But what exactly are these minerals and how do we mine them?
Development is booming in the UAE, but at what cost? Ali Said, CEO of Holcim, argues that ‘structural courage’ is the way forward, with stronger regulations and greater accountability across the industry.
