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Ban Ki-moon Launching UN’s International Year of Sustainable Energy for All at WFES
The Secretary-General’s return to Abu Dhabi underscores the importance he places on energy issues, most notably his new Sustainable Energy for All Initiative. The Secretary-General has set three objectives for his Initiative to be achieved by 2030: ensure universal access to modern energy services; double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency; and double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
Published on: 11 JAN 2012
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HH Gen Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Inaugurates Fifth Edition of World Future Energy Summit
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates affirmed that - led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates - God protect him – The United Arab Emirates is committed to retaining its leading role as a global energy provider through energy diversification including the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
Published on: 11 JAN 2012
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Masdar CEO named United Nations’ “Champion of the Earth”
Organized by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the award seeks to honour individuals whose actions and leadership have made a far-reaching positive impact on the environment. The award is a precursor to the United Arab Emirates’ participation at the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in June, during which governments and civil society will review progress and renew their commitment to global sustainability.
Published on: 04 JUN 2012
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Masdar Achieves Financial Close on Uzbekistan’s First Utility-Scale Wind Farm
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has achieved financial close on the 500-megawatt (MW) Zarafshan wind project – Uzbekistan’s first utility-scale wind farm.
Published on: 02 SEP 2022
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Masdar Receives Procurement Award For Supply Chain Portal ‘The Future Build’
The award was presented to Masdar’s Head of Procurement, Zuhu Moussa, for the renewable energy company’s sustainable supply chain portal, ‘The Future Build’ (www.thefuturebuild.com) - the first resource of its kind to originate in the Arab world, charged with sharing sustainable supply chain knowledge and advancing sustainable products.
Published on: 14 MAY 2012
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Sheikh Zayed Private Academy Students Visit Masdar
The visit was part of Masdar’s youth outreach program that aims to promote knowledge among the future generation about the different sources of renewable energy, clean technologies and the concept of achieving sustainable development within the UAE.
Published on: 01 MAY 2012
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Siemens Headquarters Chosen for Top Architectural Award
The jury explained their decision for selecting the Siemens headquarters in Masdar City, one of the integrated units of Masdar, saying: "This is a thorough investigation of the design of large floorplate space in an extreme climate, with a well-explained proposition emerging. The ambition for a LEED Platinum rating means the project will be followed by many designers and clients with great interest."
Published on: 07 FEB 2012
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UAE Signs Agreement to Convert Green Growth Institute into Int. Organization
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to convert the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) from a Korean Foundation to an international organization, which will now include the membership of 17 countries from around the world.
Published on: 02 JUL 2012
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Opens Submissions for 2013 Edition
The Prize will invite entries from companies, individuals, organizations and high schools prior to the deadline to submit – July 16, 2012, for a chance to win part of the US$4 million prize fund. The scope of the Prize has also been broadened to include five distinct categories: Large Corporations, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Lifetime Achievement, and the newly instituted Global High School Prize.
Published on: 03 MAR 2012
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Masdar provides funding to keep Swainson’s hawks in Antelope Valley
Solar power is a wonderful resource as we transition to a world fuelled by clean energy but it requires responsible development to protect indigenous species that have lived and prospered undisturbed in an area for centuries.
Published on: 26 SEP 2023
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Masdar Institute to Showcase Main Research Thrust Areas at WFES 2014
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced it will highlight its main research thrust areas during the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2014.
Published on: 14 JAN 2014
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Forbes ranks Masdar in its inaugural list of 15 most sustainable companies in the region
Masdar has been named by Forbes Middle East in its inaugural list of the 15 most sustainable companies in the region. The list, which is ranked alphabetically, focuses on the “biggest companies that are making significant efforts to become more sustainable”.
Published on: 22 MAR 2020
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Future Sustainability Leaders embark on month-long boot camp
Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability platform, in collaboration with Krypto Labs and The Catalyst, have launched a month-long boot camp, titled ‘Pitch It to Win It’ covering the basics of entrepreneurship.
Published on: 30 MAY 2020
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Gender parity must start at school
The COVID-19 pandemic is deepening gender parity issues, and that could lead to bigger problems for countries trying to rebuild their economies in the wake of the crisis, writes Dr Lamya Nawaf Fawwaz, Executive Director for Brand & Strategic Initiatives at Masdar
Published on: 31 AUG 2020
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Graphene has potential to play a leading role in the global sustainability agenda
‘Wonder material’ graphene has the potential to advance sustainability across all sectors of the market, James Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Graphene@Manchester, told Masdar employees during a live virtual event earlier this week.
Published on: 22 JUL 2020
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‘Green recovery’ to take center stage as ADSW Summit opens for registration
Registration is now open for the ADSW Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, which will take place virtually in January 2021.
Published on: 05 DEC 2020
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Hope Probe makes first contact on mission to Mars
The UAE’s Hope Probe, the first Arab interplanetary mission to Mars, has successfully sent its first transmission from space, according to the UAE Space Agency and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
Published on: 20 JUL 2020
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Masdar and ENGIE sign collaboration agreement with Fertiglobe to co-develop green hydrogen
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and ENGIE, a global player in low-carbon energy and services, have signed a collaboration agreement with Fertiglobe, the strategic partnership between OCI N.V. and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and the world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and merchant ammonia.
Published on: 19 JAN 2022
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Y4S launches new climate debate series
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) has launched a new monthly debate platform on climate change called Y4S Climate Talk.
Published on: 22 NOV 2021
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Masdar supports World Environment Day
As a pioneer in sustainability solutions and a leader in sustainable urban development, Masdar is fully committed to supporting World Environment Day, which is being celebrated across the globe today, June 5.
Published on: 05 JUN 2020