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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to Address Key Sustainability Challenges
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will build on its global leadership as a catalyst for addressing the pressing challenges of sustainability, including challenges directly impacting the UAE and Abu Dhabi, during “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week” (ADSW), which runs from January 13 – 17, 2013.
Published on: 10 SEP 2012
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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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Global CCS Institute Opens First Regional Headquarters at Masdar City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 30th August 2022: Masdar City, the regional home of technology innovation and R&D in Abu Dhabi, has announced the opening of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Institute’s first Middle East headquarters. The opening was attended by the Institute’s global CEO, Jarad Daniels, who was visiting the region as part of a five-day tour, accompanied by the Institute’s Head of the MENA Region, Dr Mohammed Abu Zahra, and General Manager of Client Engagement, Jeff Erikson.
Published on: 30 AUG 2022
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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 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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Masdar to Serve as Lead Sponsor for World Energy Forum 2012
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said: “Masdar is committed to supporting all efforts aimed at strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) position in the energy sector, particularly in relation to renewable energy. World leaders and clean energy experts will gather at the World Energy Forum to discuss policies and solutions that address the challenges of energy security. Hosting this forum in the United Arab Emirates demonstrates the great confidence the world places in the UAE’s ability to play a leading role in the renewable energy sector."
Published on: 28 AUG 2012
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Masdar welcomes over 6,500 school children
Over the past two years, Masdar has put in concerted efforts towards spreading the message of sustainable development among the youth. During the last six months, Masdar has hosted more than 2,000 students from over 50 schools to acquaint the younger generation with its sustainability efforts.
Published on: 23 MAY 2012
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President Massoud Barzani Hails Abu Dhabi’s Progress in Renewable Energy
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, briefed His Excellency and his delegation about the progress made by Masdar in the six years since its inception. His Excellency Nasser Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi, accompanied the visiting delegation.
Published on: 01 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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Masdar City and DANA Sign MoU to develop beta site for innovative agritech pilot projects and testing in the UAE
Masdar City, the regional home of technology innovation and R&D in Abu Dhabi, and DANA, the Abu Dhabi-based venture builder and investment platform, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance food security at the national level, contribute to agritech sustainability, and support the UAE in meeting key objectives in line with the National Food Security Strategy 2051.
Published on: 07 JUN 2022
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UAE announces new agreements under US$50m Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has entered the second cycle of its three-year plan to build climate-resilient renewable energy projects in 16 Caribbean nations, successfully completing new development and funding agreements for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname.
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UK and US Delegations Visit Masdar
During their tour of the UAE, the group of 10 British Parliamentarians visited Masdar today, led by Lord Howard of Lympne CH QC, the Chairman of the UAE All Party Parliamentary Group which consists of 80 parliamentarians with an interest in the UAE from all parties in both Houses of the UK Parliament.
Published on: 31 MAR 2012
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Announces Winners
His Highness said: “The Zayed Future Energy Prize has become a beacon of light, stimulating thinkers and creators while encouraging the world to accelerate innovation in renewable energy and sustainability. This Prize is a clear manifestation of the vision of the late founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - who placed a priority on investing in human capital and the preservation of our natural resources for generations to come.”
Published on: 16 JAN 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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Renewable energy capacity increased the most this century in 2020, says IEA
Renewable energy capacity rose 45 percent last year – the biggest increase this century, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest market update.
Published on: 25 MAY 2021
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Masdar Institute Sets Up iSmart to Design and Develop Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced the launch of the Institute Center for Smart and Sustainable Systems (iSmart), a center that applies state-of-the-art analyses in the design and development of sustainable infrastructure systems to interface between technology and society.
Published on: 18 MAR 2014
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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
