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.

Why Plastic Pollution Is a Women’s Health Issue

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

Marine Protection in the MENA Region

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

Microplastics were found in Arctic

The Arctic Polluted With Microplastic Fibres From Clothes Washing

The Arctic is “pervasively” polluted by microplastic fibres that most likely come from the washing...

Empowering Young Champions of Sustainability with New Balance

At Goumbook, we believe sustainability becomes powerful when it’s experienced, not just taught. That’s why...

SSI Human Risk and Resilience Platform: Making People Risk Decision-Relevant in Shipping

Making People Risk Decision-Relevant in Shipping

Contributed by The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (MENA Oceans Network Member) Shipping is entering a period...