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.

World Oceans Day: meet UAE marine activist Natalie Banks

Natalie Banks, founder of Azraq, a registered non-profit marine conservation organisation in the UAE, tells...

Youth wanting to change the world, leading by example

Goumbook interviews two Drop It Youth Ambassadors: Neola Castelino, Grade 11, Our Own English High...

SDG 4: Quality Education

A quality education is the foundation for the population to secure a decent future, and...

Protecting the vibrant coastline of the UAE, interview with Kathleen Russell

Committee coordinator for Emirates Diving Association (EDA), Kathleen Russell has been working with the Environment...

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages are important preconditions to build prosperous...

The many benefits of Camel milk, the Middle East superfood

Unconventionally, this year we celebrate World Environment Day virtually in the comfort of our homes....

Time for Nature!

Unconventionally, this year we celebrate World Environment Day virtually in the comfort of our homes....

Ghaf tree at the heart of UAE biodiversity

In the UAE, the Ghaf tree holds great promise for combating desertification and improving soil...