Sustainability News

News, insights, and updates from across Goumbook’s work; covering climate action, ocean conservation, regenerative agriculture, clean air, youth programmes, and more. Everything happening in the MENA sustainability space, in one place.

A New Species on Abu Dhabi’s Shores: Why Abu Dhabi’s First Olive Ridley record is a remarkable discovery for the Gulf

In August 2026, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) confirmed the first recorded nesting...

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DID YOU KNOW? Sheikh Zayed was greening the desert long before sustainability became a global movement.

Long before the UAE became known for its green cities and ambitious environmental initiatives, the...

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From Mombasa to Antalya: Putting the Ocean at the Heart of Climate Action

From Mombasa to Antalya: Putting the Ocean at the Heart of Climate Action

Author: Cyrielle Lam Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, the ocean has increasingly been...

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MMM7 mangrove science and blue carbon insights for West Asia

Beyond area and blue carbon: Mangrove science priorities from MMM7, with outcomes pertinent to West Asia

Contributed by: Dr. Guilherme Abuchahla, Senior Technical Lead, Middle East Mangrove Knowledge Hub at Goumbook...

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1.5°C warming impacts on oceans and marine ecosystems

What The First 1.5°C Year Revealed About Our Ocean

For decades, the 1.5°C milestone has anchored climate negotiations. It is the benchmark embedded in...

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Beyond Recognition: Why Measuring Impact Matters More Than Ever

Beyond Recognition: Why Measuring Impact Matters More Than Ever

Recognition is always an honour. But in sustainability, recognition should never be the destination –...

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Year 2, Empowering Ocean Stewards

Year 2, Empowering Ocean Stewards

With the 2026 academic year ending, Goumbook proudly celebrates the completion of Year 2 of...

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The First Assessment of Microplastic Contamination in Bahrain

The First Assessment of Microplastic Contamination in Bahrain

A new peer-reviewed study published in May 2026 in the journal Sustainability provides the first comprehensive assessment...

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How Land Restoration Helps Us Combat Sand and Dust Storms

Rooting Out the Storm: How Land Restoration Helps Us Combat Sand and Dust Storms

International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms – 12 July Every year on 12...

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Why Plastic Pollution Is a Women’s Health Issue

When we talk about plastic pollution, we often picture overflowing landfills or oceans filledwith waste....

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Marine Protection in the MENA Region

Photo credit: Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Insights on MPA progress, regional conservation frameworks, and...

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Container ship illustrating GCC food import vulnerability and food security risks through the Strait of Hormuz.

When the route is the risk: GCC food import vulnerability through the Strait of Hormuz

Source: FAO GCC Food and Agriculture Policy Flash, April 2026 – drawing on analysis by...

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