Net-Zero and Adventure Sports

Net-Zero and Adventure Sports

Mar 25, 2022 | Net-Zero

While the concept of net-zero emission pathways has taken the world by storm, its practical implications are not very clear. What does it mean for people living their everyday lives? Is net-zero a utopian future with technology, or perhaps a future where humans take...
UAE’s Net-Zero Ambition & Carbon Offsets

UAE’s Net-Zero Ambition & Carbon Offsets

Mar 20, 2022 | Net-Zero

In October 2021, the United Arab Emirates announced a plan for net-zero emissions by 2050 and to oversee 600 billion dirhams ($163 billion) in investment in renewable energy. In doing so, it became the first country in the Gulf to pledge a net zero-carbon commitment....
What does ‘net-zero’ mean for nature?

What does ‘net-zero’ mean for nature?

Mar 10, 2022 | Net-Zero

Five UAE Ambassadors for Nature reflect on what a transition to a climate neutral society could mean for nature, as they hike through a wadi in the Emirate of Fujairah.Alaa Masood works in HR and spends his free time in nature. He organises hikes, practices yoga and...
Living in harmony with nature with Barney Swan

Living in harmony with nature with Barney Swan

Nov 15, 2021 | Special Feature

Barney Swan was born in the United Kingdom and raised off-grid in Far North Australia, where the lack of modern conveniences helped him develop an acute understanding of the value of energy. With degrees in Business and Multimedia, Barney is the International Director...
Sustainability at NYU Abu Dhabi with Antonios Vouloudis

Sustainability at NYU Abu Dhabi with Antonios Vouloudis

Oct 31, 2021 | Special Feature

You have such a robust background in sustainability in the UAE, could you share your experience of working in this field along with what drew you to NYUAD? It has been an amazing journey working in the field of sustainability in the UAE. I have been living and working...