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On March 30, the small coastal town of Varkala in Kerala is set to be officially named a ‘Zero Waste City’ by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) . This recognition places Varkala among a select group of 20 urban settlements worldwide celebrated for their commitment to sustainable waste management. While the accolade is a significant honour, it prompts a deeper inquiry: What does it truly mean to be a ‘Zero Waste City,’ and how does Varkala’s model stand as a replicable example, especially when compared to other cities in the UN’s programme?

Climate & Environment, Con...

Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

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July 8, 2026

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and the UNESCO Greening Education Partnership (GEP) newly unveiled Sustainable School Building Guidance Booklet paves the way for green schools.

Middle East & North Africa...

EmiratesGBC and UNESCO GEP Sustainable School Building Guidance Booklet champions call to build sustainable schools to further the greening of the education sector

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February 26, 2026

An innovative integrated urban energy system capable of simultaneously generating electricity, green hydrogen and freshwater, using concentrated solar energy and advanced waste-heat recovery, has been presented by Dr. Uday Kumar Nutakki, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), as part of joint research involving an international team of seven researchers from nine universities.

Innovators, Middle East & ...

AURAK Researcher Presents Breakthrough Integrated Solar-Driven Solution to Generate Electricity, Green Hydrogen and Freshwater

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February 16, 2026

Agriculture, Editor's picks, G...

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

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July 8, 2026

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Changemakers, Culture & So...

“Young People Don’t Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief,” Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems

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July 8, 2026

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Agriculture, Editor's picks, I...

The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

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July 8, 2026

The LIORA Conclave is a testament to the fact that when children are given the tools to participate in decision-making and innovation, they don't just dream of a better world; they build it.

Agriculture, Agritech, Editor'...

The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

Charting the journey of Dileep (the screen name Gopalakrishnan adopted) is a a study of the Malayalam film industry’s evolution - from a director-driven art form to a star-driven marketplace, and finally, to its current chaotic, democratic, content-first renaissance.

Creative Voices, Culture &...

The ghost in the frame: An industry’s arc through one man’s shadow

Staff Writer

February 4, 2026

The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by the Public Services Department signed a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with a consortium of companies, comprising Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions and Saur International. The agreement covers the development of the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a treatment capacity of 60,000 cubic meters per day. Upon completion the project will serve a potential population of 300,000.

News & Events...

Ras Al Khaimah signs agreement to develop the largest wastewater infrastructure project in the Emirate to enable sustainable growth

Staff Writer

February 3, 2026

Global experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across disciplines highlighted the need to integrate business management practices, entrepreneurship, and sustainable circular-economy principles at the 2nd International Conference on "Disrupting for Good: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Circular Economy" (AIECE) hosted by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) on January 28 and 29, 2026.

News & Events...

Global Experts Examine Convergence of AI, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy at AURAK-hosted Conference

Staff Writer

February 3, 2026

Al-Futtaim, one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive, effective immediately, a strategic appointment that reinforces Al-Futtaim’s commitment to shaping the future of mobility, accelerating growth, and delivering transformative customer experiences in a rapidly evolving global automotive landscape.

News & Events...

Al-Futtaim Appoints Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive to Accelerate the Group’s Future Mobility Vision

Staff Writer

February 3, 2026

Middle East & North Africa...

Proudly ‘Made in the UAE’: Dolphin Bakery celebrates 7th year of fresh, homegrown baking

Staff Writer

January 13, 2026

Creative Voices, Culture &...

ekõ: When nature is the hero, and she has the last word

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

The President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam presenting the First Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug at an Award function in New Delhi on March 15, 2005.

Americas, Commentary, Editor's...

My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

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July 8, 2026

The Confident Woman Conference 2025, themed “Thriving in Mind, Money, and Meaning,” was held in Abuja

Africa, Changemakers, Editor's...

The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

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July 8, 2026

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Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

EmiratesGBC and UNESCO GEP Sustainable School Building Guidance Booklet champions call to build sustainable schools to further the greening of the education sector

AURAK Researcher Presents Breakthrough Integrated Solar-Driven Solution to Generate Electricity, Green Hydrogen and Freshwater

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

“Young People Don’t Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief,” Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems

The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

The ghost in the frame: An industry’s arc through one man’s shadow

Ras Al Khaimah signs agreement to develop the largest wastewater infrastructure project in the Emirate to enable sustainable growth

Global Experts Examine Convergence of AI, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy at AURAK-hosted Conference

Al-Futtaim Appoints Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive to Accelerate the Group’s Future Mobility Vision

Proudly ‘Made in the UAE’: Dolphin Bakery celebrates 7th year of fresh, homegrown baking

ekõ: When nature is the hero, and she has the last word

My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

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