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MOCCAE and Tadweer Sign MoU to Launch Global Initiative to Decarbonize Waste Management and the Circular Economy Platform

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The initiative aims to strengthen the UAE's role in leading global action and contribute to international efforts to achieve the 43% emission reduction target by 2030 by urging nations to adopt and maintain advanced technology-based solutions to decarbonize sectors including waste management, and to boost the circular economy.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative aims to strengthen the UAE's role in leading global action and contribute to international efforts to achieve the 43% emission reduction target by 2030 by urging nations to adopt and maintain advanced technology-based solutions to decarbonize sectors including waste management, and to boost the circular economy.
  • It also aims to strengthen regulatory frameworks, apply Extended Producer Responsibility, establish multi-disciplinary governance and identify bankable projects in waste management processes.
  • In addition, this partnership aims to highlight the role played by the waste management sector in addressing climate change as well as finding innovative solutions for sustainable resource management.
  • Ali Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer and Hani Tohme, Managing Partner, Roland Berger Middle East can be found on Tadweer's website .

MOCCAE and Tadweer Sign MoU to Launch Global Initiative to Decarbonize Waste Management and the Circular Economy Platform

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 9, 2023

The initiative aims to strengthen the UAE's role in leading global action and contribute to international efforts to achieve the 43% emission reduction target by 2030 by urging nations to adopt and maintain advanced technology-based solutions to decarbonize sectors including waste management, and to boost the circular economy.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative aims to strengthen the UAE's role in leading global action and contribute to international efforts to achieve the 43% emission reduction target by 2030 by urging nations to adopt and maintain advanced technology-based solutions to decarbonize sectors including waste management, and to boost the circular economy.
  • It also aims to strengthen regulatory frameworks, apply Extended Producer Responsibility, establish multi-disciplinary governance and identify bankable projects in waste management processes.
  • In addition, this partnership aims to highlight the role played by the waste management sector in addressing climate change as well as finding innovative solutions for sustainable resource management.
  • Ali Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer and Hani Tohme, Managing Partner, Roland Berger Middle East can be found on Tadweer's website .

Investor ESG Software Market to grow by USD 616.29 million from 2022 to 2027 | Growth Driven by the shift toward green initiatives- Technavio

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The potential growth difference for the investor ESG software market from 2022 to 2027 is USD 616.29 million.

Key Points: 
  • The potential growth difference for the investor ESG software market from 2022 to 2027 is USD 616.29 million.
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    The shift toward green initiatives is a key factor driving the market growth.
  • Additionally, the difficulty of integrating ESG software with enterprise ERP systems poses another significant challenge in the ESG software market for investors.
  • The ESG reporting software market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% between 2022 and 2027.

MALAYSIA'S COMMITMENT ON CLIMATE ACTION AND PREPARATIONS FOR THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE (UNFCCC) COP28

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The recently held soft launch of the Malaysia Pavilion @ COP28 was officiated by YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change at IGEM 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The recently held soft launch of the Malaysia Pavilion @ COP28 was officiated by YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change at IGEM 2023.
  • Throughout COP28, our pavilion will host interactive exhibits, panel discussions, and side events designed to offer diverse insights into Malaysia's climate initiatives.
  • "Malaysia is proud to showcase our unwavering commitment to climate action through the Malaysia Pavilion.
  • In November 2023, Malaysia will be hosting the Asia Pacific Climate Week, showcasing our commitment to address climate challenges on a regional scale.

5G FWA Extension technology is the key to reaching faster speeds faster in apartment complexes says InCoax

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Friday, October 6, 2023

LUND, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Extension technology is paving the way for less complicated and cheaper delivery of gigabit or multi-gigabit connectivity to apartment complexes.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Extension technology is paving the way for less complicated and cheaper delivery of gigabit or multi-gigabit connectivity to apartment complexes.
  • The FWA technology is an alternative that provides operators with shortened deployment times and faster time to revenue of services.
  • "That is why 5G FWA Extension technology that leverages existing property infrastructure should be a no brainer for network operators," stated Tiainen.
  • "They will have a faster return on investment as DSL customers can be turned to 5G FWA subscribers, and additional costs for re-cabling property infrastructure is prevented thanks to InCoax's technology."

5G FWA Extension technology is the key to reaching faster speeds faster in apartment complexes says InCoax

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 6, 2023

LUND, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Extension technology is paving the way for less complicated and cheaper delivery of gigabit or multi-gigabit connectivity to apartment complexes.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Extension technology is paving the way for less complicated and cheaper delivery of gigabit or multi-gigabit connectivity to apartment complexes.
  • The FWA technology is an alternative that provides operators with shortened deployment times and faster time to revenue of services.
  • "That is why 5G FWA Extension technology that leverages existing property infrastructure should be a no brainer for network operators," stated Tiainen.
  • "They will have a faster return on investment as DSL customers can be turned to 5G FWA subscribers, and additional costs for re-cabling property infrastructure is prevented thanks to InCoax's technology."

Browser check - Consilium

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The proposal extends the scope of the directive and asks member states to set up plans for large cities to handle urban runoff from rainwater.

Key Points: 
  • The proposal extends the scope of the directive and asks member states to set up plans for large cities to handle urban runoff from rainwater.
  • NDCs are an integral part of the Paris Agreement, which requires each party to the convention to communicate their post-2020 climate actions.
  • NDCs set out the efforts made by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  • Poland will inform the ministers on the impact of the EU carbon market on different EU policies.

Driving Action for Global Climate Change: Over 1000 global industry leaders to convene in Dubai at upcoming Future Sustainability Forum hosted by DIFC

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

- 2-day inaugural Future Sustainability Forum set to attract 1000+ industry leaders, 50+ speakers, representing 30+ countries, 4-5 October 2023.

Key Points: 
  • - 2-day inaugural Future Sustainability Forum set to attract 1000+ industry leaders, 50+ speakers, representing 30+ countries, 4-5 October 2023.
  • Mohammad AlBlooshi, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Innovation Hub, said: "We are thrilled to welcome over 1000 global leaders to the inaugural Dubai and the Future Sustainability Forum.
  • The Forum will focus on mobilising sustainable finance and innovation by connecting industry leaders, investors, tech disruptors, and policy makers, and help channel investment flows between the global north and global south, to accelerate climate action.
  • To register for the Future Sustainability Forum visit: www.futuresustainabilityforum.com.

Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Wopke Hoekstra

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Wopke Hoekstra from the Netherlands, Commissioner-designate for Climate Action.

Key Points: 
  • The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Wopke Hoekstra from the Netherlands, Commissioner-designate for Climate Action.
  • Mr Hoekstra emphasised that the EU “cannot reach climate neutrality alone”.
  • Finally, Mr Hoekstra stressed the importance of phasing out fossil fuels, as well as fossil fuels subsidies.
  • The committees on Industry, Research and Energy, on Foreign Affairs and on Development participated in his hearing.

Article - Green bonds: more transparency, no greenwashing

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Green bonds are used to finance or re-finance investments, projects, expenditure or assets helping to address climate and environmental issues.

Key Points: 
  • Green bonds are used to finance or re-finance investments, projects, expenditure or assets helping to address climate and environmental issues.
  • More rapid growth of a high-quality green bond market is needed to meet the targets in the Paris Agreement and in the European Green Deal.
  • The European green bond standard would allow better regulation of the green bond market, improving supervision, making it transparent, and preventing firms from presenting themselves as more environmentally friendly than they really are, a practice known as greenwashing.
  • On 28 February 2023, MEPs and Council reached a provisional agreement on the European green bond standard.