Conferences & Exhibitions
The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS extend entry deadline!
The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™, a global programme that recognises inspiring, innovative and creative approaches to sustainability, is extending its deadline for entry to Thursday, 16th September 2011. Judged by some of the world’s most influential sustainability experts and media luminaries, including Arianna Huffington, Baroness Barbara Young, David de Rothschild and Sir Crispin Tickell, the Awards [...]
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The Climate Reality Project in Dubai
From an indoor ski resort to artificial islands, Dubai is a city of engineering marvels and architectural splendor. But these impressive achievements go hand in hand with the intensive use of energy and water. In a warming climate, building a sustainable city is one of Dubai’s big challenges. Dubai is the largest city in the [...]
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DESERTEC Thesis Award: Apply now!
The industry initiative Dii, together with the DESERTEC Foundation and the DESERTEC University Network launch the DESERTEC Thesis Award this year. The winners will receive their award at Dii’s Annual Conference in November in Cairo. The aim of the award is to recognize outstanding research papers and to encourage more students to conduct research on [...]
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Carbon credits acquired to offset the 20th World Petroleum Congress
International law firm Baker & McKenzie has acquired sufficient carbon credits to offset all the anticipated scope 1 and 2 emissions associated with the 20th World Petroleum Congress, according to a joint statement by the company and the Organizing Committee of the oil and gas event. The credits will be progressively retired by Baker & [...]
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First Sustainable Urbanisation Conference to feature renowned speakers and industry experts
Oman’s first Sustainable Urbanisation Conference- ‘Working Together in Creating Sustainable Urban Communities for Tomorrow’, will be held on September 19 and 20, 2011 at Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz Carlton Hotel. The two-day conference will witness a number of papers delivered to address the future development of Oman cities and sustainable building strategies and initiatives. [...]
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