WiSER white paper highlights impact of artificial intelligence on gender parity in sustainability sector

Nature not rebounding quickly enough in COVID-19 pandemic, says HE Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak

While global measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic have temporarily reduced air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, they have also hampered efforts to prevent biodiversity loss, Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak said at a virtual event today. Recovery plans must not only facilitate an economic rebound, they must also deliver a biodiversity stimulus, she told employees at Masdar.

Partnerships can help sovereign funds operate as climate-aligned investors

Sovereign wealth funds can leverage partnerships to help them bridge “capability gaps” and operate more effectively as climate-aligned investors, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Centre. The report cites Mubadala Investment Company’s Masdar as an example of a company that has made partnerships a “core component” of its investment strategy.

‘Pioneers of Success’ program helps Masdar’s managers reach new heights

As the global leader on the front line of clean energy research, technology, and commercialization, Masdar recognizes the importance of their middle management to the company’s success and the need to transition them to high-performing leaders.

Potential of floating solar showcased at PJB Connect 2020

Masdar is supporting its partner PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PJB) by sponsoring PJB Connect 2020, the virtual electricity exhibition and conference running from October 21 to October 28.

Renewable energy stocks outperforming fossil fuel peers during COVID-19 crisis

Renewable power stocks have outperformed fossil fuels peers both over the past 10 years and during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new report published by Imperial College Business School in the UK.

Ryse Energy moves to Masdar City to capture US$200 billion off-grid renewables opportunity

Ryse Energy, a global leader in renewable off-grid energy systems with over 4,000 installations across all seven continents, has moved to Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, to expand into new markets and capture the multi-billion dollar market opportunities represented in the off-grid energy space across the globe.

Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm will transform Kingdom’s renewable energy sector, says NESMA executive

Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm, Dumat Al Jandal, is set to transform the Kingdom’s renewable energy sector, attendees of the fourth Instagram Live series, Masdar Talks, heard.

Second Masdar Talks explores pioneering Shams project

Shams, one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power plants, remains a pillar of the UAE’s clean energy strategy, attendees of the second edition of the Masdar Talks Instagram Live series heard earlier today.

2020 marks start of ‘decade of action’ UAE and international policymakers declare ahead of ADSW 2020

2020 should be the start of a ‘decade of action’ to enable the world to work together to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, UAE ministers and senior business leaders declared today ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

Fifth annual WiSER Forum highlights digitalization’s role in female empowerment

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, hosted its fifth annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Forum on Tuesday January 14 at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020.

The Festival to take place in Masdar City’s new Central Park

An expanded edition of The Festival will be held in Masdar City, bringing to a close Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 – the region’s largest event dedicated to sustainability.

Third webinar in WiSER Wisdom Series explores role of science diplomacy in advancing climate action

Science diplomacy is fundamental for furthering international cooperation, mitigating climate change and fulfilling the gender equality agenda, attendees of the third WiSER Wisdom Series heard.

UAE and partners to build resilient green power system for hurricane-ravaged Barbuda

The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has announced a partnership with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Public Utilities, Civil Aviation, Transport and Energy, the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZMFAT) to restore power to Barbuda following the near-total destruction of the island after Hurricane Irma struck in September 2017.

UAE’s 20by2020 Initiative Brings Life-Changing Water Solution to Thousands in Cambodian Villages

Thousands of people across three Cambodian villages can now live safer, healthier lives following the deployment of new water purifying technology as part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, 20by2020.

UAE’s post-COVID-19 recovery plan will focus on sustainable economic growth, says Minister of Climate Change and Environment

The UAE’s post-COVID-19 recovery plan will focus on sustainable economic growth, His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said today at a virtual event for Masdar employees. Masdar is playing a leading role both in food security and in renewable energy development, where it is supporting “building a greener, healthier future,” His Excellency said.

Energy transition investment needs to double over next three years to deliver sustainable recovery: IRENA

Doubling global annual investment in the clean-energy transition over the next three years will support a sustainable recovery post-COVID-19 and create an additional 5.5 million jobs, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) told Masdar employees at a company virtual event.

Masdar achieves first close on 1.6 GW clean energy portfolio in United States from EDF Renewables

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has achieved the first closing on the acquisition of 50 percent of a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) clean-energy portfolio of projects in the United States from EDF Renewables North America.

Masdar acquires solar power plant in Egypt

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has acquired ib vogt GmbH’s shareholding in the 64.1 MWp “Infinity 50” photovoltaic project in Benban, Egypt. Masdar and ib vogt have additionally signed agreements of intent concerning the purchase of ib vogt’s shareholdings in three more solar parks also located in the Benban solar complex, which have a combined volume of 166.5 MWp.

Masdar acquires stake in Hero Future Energies of India

Masdar has developed renewable energy projects in more than 25 countries, including major utility-scale projects and those that improve energy access in rural communities and least developed countries.