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.

Climate-smart agriculture, the road to sustainable food

From palm trees harvested for their oil destroying an increasing portion of Indonesia’s and Malaysia’s...

Recycling Myth: Plant-based bioplastics are not as ‘green’ as some think

Some bioplastics are compostable, but they generally require an industrial composting facility to process these...

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Economic and social inclusion within and among countries Inequalities based on economic status, ethnicity, race,...

The UAE to support Tesla and boost autonomous driving

The UAE plans to help companies working on autonomous driving, including Tesla, to accelerate their...

Diets for a better future

Here, there, and everywhere. No place is safe from plastic pollution. In a report published...

Swiss researchers find Evian water contaminated with pesticides

The experts of the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) found six...

To build a resilient world, we must go circular

The best way to build resilience against future pandemics and the impact of climate change...

Century old Al-Sarh tree discovered in Abu Dhabi

The species was formerly only known in the UAE from Ras Al Khaimah. Studies by...

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Drivers of overall economic growth Inclusive and sustainable industrialization can unleash dynamic economic forces that...