Dear UN Secretary General António Guterres, as you prepare for the upcoming COP28, we urge you to consider the numerous reasons why the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an unfit host for this critical event. As you are aware, the …
Continue Reading
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a nation comprised of seven emirates, located in the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. Despite its luxurious, incredibly modernized cities, it is not exempt from the impacts of climate change. The small nation …
Continue Reading
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a nation located in the Middle East, neighboring Oman, and Saudi Arabia. It is a federation of seven states, and its capital city is Abu Dhabi. The UAE is known for its luxury hotels, …
Continue Reading
"Now is the time to decide not to do this all over again next year, when the summit will be in the UAE," argued the author and environmentalist. Author and environmentalist Naomi Klein on Monday urged civil society organizations to boycott the …
Continue Reading
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in November 2023. However, recent concerns about the UAE's ability to host a successful …
Continue Reading
Racial discrimination and gender inequality have been pressing subjects across the globe for centuries, including in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE is composed of a diverse population from all over the world. Yet many foreign workers are subjected …
Continue Reading
After boycotting COP27 in Egypt due to concerns about the human rights situation there, Flemish Environment Minister Zuhal Demir has already confirmed she will not be attending next year's climate summit in Dubai, either. On Wednesday, Demir announced she will not be …
Continue Reading
The United Arab Emirates announced Thursday that the head of the state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s largest oil companies, will lead the COP28 climate talks in Dubai later this year. The appointment …
Continue Reading
