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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.

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Abu Dhabi Unveils Groundbreaking Study on Ghaf Tree’s Genetic Resilience

Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency, in collaboration with Healthtech firm M42, has embarked on an innovative...

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How purpose unlocks the health of people, vulnerable communities, and the planet, with Telfast’s Sylvain Bonnet

Tatiana sits down with Sylvain Bonnet, Vice President & Global General Manager for Telfast, a...
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Goumbook’s Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme – Top 10 Finalists

Goumbook is thrilled to announce the Top 10 finalists of the Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme,...

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Goumbook Launches the MENA Oceans Network in partnership with United Nations UAE at COP28

On Day 1 of COP28, Tatiana Antonelli Abella, Founder and MD of Goumbook, announced the...

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Innovations on coral restoration efforts continue with in-situ coral microfragmentation on ropes

In recent years, the field of coral restoration has witnessed significant advancements as scientists and...
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Tanzeed Alam on COP28 & the UAE Consensus: from agreement to action

We’re joined today by Tanzeed Alam, MD at Earth Matters, to talk about the outcomes...
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Regenerative Agriculture and Desertification Reversal – Al Baydah Project

In a recent session of the Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme, we invited Neal Spackman, CEO...

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Trees Matter: Official Impact Project of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix for 2024

In an effort to leave a positive mark in the UAE, SailGP has chosen Goumbook’s...

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Why This Italian Expat in Dubai Makes You Go Green With Envy

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Goumbook Celebrates “Save the Butts” Milestone

—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— Goumbook Celebrates Milestone with First “Save the Butts” Award Ceremony Dubai, United...

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Indoor Air Quality new Initiative: Goumbook’s Take a Breath in partnership with Sanofi

Improving Indoor Air Quality in the UAE Air quality is a national priority for the...

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Takween: Empowering Emirati Youth With Sustainable Development Goals

In October 2023, The Emirates Schools Establishment and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation launched the “Takween”...

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