- . Parts of the Arabian Peninsula received 18 months of rainfall in 24 hours that Tuesday. The airport looked more like a harbour. Being the weather-man in the chat group, I looked at the satellite and the forecast model data. What I saw were the ingredients of a perfect storm. . - The post Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . The theory of sustainability has been analysed and implemented in various sectors to minimise the consumption of limited resources and to consume the fullest potential of existing resources. The triple-bottom concept of sustainability covers all possible interactions within an ecosystem. . - The post Revolutionising sustainability using a new triplet appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . Addressing water scarcity and improving water management will be immensely important for ensuring the region’s stability, sustainability, and well-being in the face of a changing climate. . - The post The Looming Climate and Water Crisis in the MENA region appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . Reducing energy costs is now a leading concern for European residents. Modern dwellers also want better carbon credentials combined with smart technology and home solutions that offer ease of use, access, and control so they can enjoy the very best of energy-smart, high-tech living. . - The post How smart technology is helping make sustainable living a reality appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . Aside from water, concrete is the most-used material in the world, with about 14 billion cubic metres being used every year. Of that, 40% of that is used to build places for people to live. . - The post Green cement production is scaling up appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . Official Development assistance provided by donors in 2023 reached a new high of $223.7 billion, up from $211 billion recorded in 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a statement. . - The post Official Development Assistance: Flows increase again appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . More than ever, clients seek designs that prioritize health and sustainability. This growing demand is not just a trend; it’s a paradigm shift that reflects broader societal awareness of how our surroundings affect our well-being and the planet. . - The post How the Design Industry Is Navigating the Sustainability Surge  appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . Thanks to its abundant hydrocarbon resources, MENA is deeply interconnected with the global economy, exporting 34% of its gross domestic product (GDP) compared with a global average of 25.5%, according to data compiled by McKinsey. . - The post MENA’s fragmentation opportunity appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . “Every day, finance ministers, CEOs, investors, and climate bankers and development bankers, direct trillions of dollars. It’s time to shift those dollars,” he said. . - The post Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more

- . In the realm of climate change adaptation planning, the MENA region faces challenges, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. This is of paramount significance in ‎light of the escalating perils stemming from climate change impacts, notably the increasing ‎frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.‎ . - The post Assessing Climate Adaptation Plans in the MENA region appeared first on MENA-Forum ..read more