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.

Faith and Sustainability: How Islamic Teachings and Goumbook Inspire Environmental Action

At Goumbook, we believe in building a sustainable future by restoring ecosystems, conserving biodiversity, and...

Goumbook’s MENAT Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme – Cohort 2024-2025 – Top 10 Finalists

Goumbook, a leading social enterprise driving sustainability and climate action across the MENAT region, has...

Goumbook Unveils Semi-Finalists for the MENAT Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme

Goumbook, a leading social enterprise driving sustainability and climate action across the MENAT region, has...

Goumbook & Capital Club Host Pivotal Insightful Discussion “Our Land Our Future: Regenerative Agriculture & Climate Investments”

Goumbook and Capital Club recently cohosted a panel discussion in Dubai’s International Financial Centre(DIFC), gathering...

Polar regions sentinels of climate change, biodiversity, and human resilience, with Wassim Said

Tatiana Antonelli-Abella is joined by Wassim Said for a special episode of Forward Talks to...

Empowering Ocean Stewards: Tackling Plastic Pollution in the UAE Through Citizen Science

In November 2024, Goumbook launched the “Empowering Ocean Stewards” pilot project, a new citizen science...

Indoor Air Quality and Health: Global to Local Challenges and Opportunities

The Take a Breath initiative and its mission The Take a Breath initiative by Goumbook...

FAO’s Role in Combating Desertification: Insights with Feras Ziadat

Tatiana Antonelli-Abella is joined by Feras Ziadat, who is currently a Land and Water Officer...

Financing the Future: Driving Sustainability and Regenerative Growth in KSA, with Ali Tariq Khan

Tatiana Antonelli-Abella is joined by Ali Tariq Khan, Senior Advisor for ESG Matters at Saudi...

Land Restoration: Regenerative Solutions for Arid Lands, with Neal Spackman

Neal Spackman, co-founder at Regenerative AquaForestry Technologies, and partner at Regenerative Studios, joins Tatiana Antonelli-Abella...

Now Available for Download “Young professionals for our oceans: Deep Dive outcomes and recommendations”

Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface and produce at least 50% of the...

Water Bankruptcy: Rethinking Drought, Soil, and Agriculture, with Professor Kaveh Madani

Professor Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH, discusses the concept of "water bankruptcy," and the need for...