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.10 Sustainable fine dining, with Luca Gagliardi

This week, we’re talking with Luca Gagliardi, General Manager at PierChic – one of Dubai’s...

Surfers Lead Change in Environmental Awareness of Ocean Pollution

On International Surfing Day, Ocean52, had launched the “2052 surfers” campaign to mobilise the global...

Ep.9 Building solar capacity, with Jeremy Crane

We are joined this week by Jeremy Crane, founder of Yellow Door Energy, discussing solar...

Ep.7 Organic farming in the UAE, with Elena Kinane

This week, we chat with Elena Kinane, founder of Greenheart Organic Farms, a barren plot...

Ep.6 Saving the Planet & Making a Profit, with Karl Feilder

We live in an era where social responsibility and profit are no longer disconnected. More...

Ep.4 Data for Good, with Ayla Bajwa

On this episode, we talk to Ayla Bajwa, founder of Ampuz and Board Member at...

Return expired and unused meds to DHA pharmacies

Dubai residents should drop off any expired or unused medicines at Dubai Health Authority (DHA)...

Ep.2 Sustainable landscaping, with Kamelia Zaal

This week, we talk to Kamelia Zaal, the landscape designer behind Al Barari’s lush gardens...