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.18 Planning arid cities, with Huda Shaka

In this episode of Forward Talks our guest Huda Shaka, a scientist and urban planner...

120,000 Ghaf seeds collected in Sharjah

With the help of TerraLoop and the Sharjah Girl Guides, Goumbook was able to organise...

EP. 17 Fast fashion, with Sian Rowlands

  In this episode, we’re joined by Sian Rowlands, Owner & Chief Storyteller at Retold,...

Ajman Tourism Development Department goes green

As part of its emphasis on Sustainability and environmental conservation, ATDD has reinforced its commitment...

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...