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.

Ep.15-16 Sustainability vs CSR, with Monaem Ben Lellahom

This week, we’re joined by Founding Partner & Group CEO of Sustainable Square, Monaem Ben...

Ep.14 Building a sustainable future, with Sabrin Rahman

On this episode of Forward Talks we’re joined by Sabrin Rahman, Head of Corporate Sustainability,...

Cigarette butts also contribute to microplastic menace: study

A comprehensive reportage of the National Geographic has raised the question if cigarette butts should...

Ep.13 The other side of landfills, with Anita Nouri

What happens once all waste goes to landfills? On our latest episode of #ForwardTalks, Anita...

Ep.12 Marine innovations, with Dana Liparts

On this episode, we’re joined by Dana Liparts, Marine industry entrepreneur and investor,Co-Founder of Ecocoast...

Is canned water any better than plastic water bottles?

As Americans drink more bottled water than ever before, environmental advocates are pushing companies to...

Ep.11 Moving Forward, with Courtney Brandt

Last week, we published episode 10 and so we wanted to take you guys a...

World’s largest solar project begins operation in UAE

Emirates Water and Electricity Company, EWEC, has announced that ‘Noor Abu Dhabi’, the world’s largest...

Pepsi starts putting its Aquafina water in aluminum cans

PepsiCo is planning to replace its plastic bottles of Aquafina with aluminum cans at locations around the U.S....

Drop It Youth Campaign Award Ceremony 2019

Goumbook, the leading social enterprise promoting sustainability and green living in the UAE, closes this...