Hind Chawki
Hind Chawki is the Head of Financial Markets (MENAP) and ESG (for the West) for Standard Chartered.
Ibrahim Al Zubi
Ibrahim Al Zubi is the chair of the Global Council on SDG 13 and the vice chair of the UN Global Compact group.
EV VS Hydrogen Cars
It is no secret that a large amount of our emissions come from transportation (28% to be exact). Follow this blog with this guide: What is this technology/ how does it work? Is it practical for everyday use? How efficient? Cost Other considerations [...]
The Future of Batteries
The biggest problem with solar energy is that the sun doesn’t shine at night. The lack of solar photovoltaic system reliability catalyzes society’s reliance on fossil fuels. Homeowners and businesses who have installed solar panels have two options: Rely on the grid during the [...]
Finishing Fast Fashion
Acting now Reuse, Reduce, Recycle. Everyone knows the 3 R’s of recycling. While purchasing from sustainable brands is crucial to reducing the effects of fast fashion, it is also important that we allow our clothes to live their full lifespan- even if this means our [...]
Ocean Deoxygenation
When you think of the negative effects humans have had on the ocean what do you think of?Perhaps the Great Pacific garbage patch? Or maybe soda liners wrapped around seagulls?It’s time we also start talking about the actual fabric of the ocean- the water.Oxygen levelsOcean [...]
Why do we ‘dope’ solar panels?
Solar: the energy of the future. Most know it as a relatively reliable energy source that can be implemented almost anywhere on the globe, however, do you know how it really works? Or how we are trying to improve the silicon modules?Materials of a solar [...]
The Hidden Cost of AI: From Algorithms to Energy
From automation to art, AI is revolutionising the way we live and work. Its ability to analyse massive datasets, identify patterns and make predictions is propelling us into the future at a lightning-fast rate. But as we marvel at the capabilities of algorithms and the [...]
Pakistan’s Floods and the Inequity of Climate Change
“As climate-related catastrophes increase, it is the poorest and the most vulnerable people who bear the brunt of the suffering” - Waseem Ahmad Pakistan is a country that has been suffering from mass floods for decades. The 2010 flood season was the worst we have [...]
Winds of Change in the UAE
UAE Launches Wind Power Program to Energize More than 23,000 Homes AnnuallyIn a what’s a positive step towards UAE sustainability and reaching net-zero goals, the country has announced its bold plans to launch a large-scale wind program that will power over 23,00 homes a year.Spanning [...]
