Jerusalem wildfires rage for second day as environmental groups blame Netanyahu According to Israeli environmental groups, the government has repeatedly ignored calls to prepare for the threat of fires and to take more decisive action on climate change goals. Israel
Exclusive Global renewables surge forward despite Trump’s climate reversals, says IRENA chief Although Gulf countries are still heavily reliant on oil and gas, they are quickly moving toward a greener system, International Renewable Energy Agency head Francesco La Camera told Al-Monitor. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Despite green energy deal blitz, Middle Eastern climate efforts fell flat in 2024 This year saw significant progress in the Middle East and North Africa's renewable energy growth, but the transition from fossil fuels remains an elusive goal. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Even with MBS absent, Saudi Arabia and UAE poised to make deals at G20 Gulf states will look for agreements and trade deals with partners from South America and elsewhere ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January. United States
Davos 2024: Green ammonia expansion integral to Morocco’s new hydrogen economy, minister says Morocco
COP28 host UAE, EU and US call for agreement to triple renewables by 2030 Barbados, Chile, Kenya, Micronesia, the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency also support the move. United Arab Emirates
Drones can help fight climate change, says Abu Dhabi environment agency The government department is looking to plant 10 mangroves in Abu Dhabi for every visitor to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai in November. United Arab Emirates
