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Youth 4 Sustainability workshop explores the power of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence will provide job opportunities and help people rather than compete with them, participants of a Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) workshop heard last week. The workshop, hosted by Y4S, one of Masdar’s strategic initiatives, explored the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how the UAE is applying the technology and applications of AI in future employment.
Published on: 20 SEP 2020
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Retrofitting existing buildings: a crucial step to net zero
A report by The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) last year highlighted that drastic and far reaching action is necessary to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius – a threshold to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Published on: 25 SEP 2019
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Sustainability Ambassadors programme hosts second Ecothon competition
The Sustainability Ambassadors programme, part of the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform, hosted its second Ecothon competition of the year on February 12.
Published on: 18 FEB 2020
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Shams – A journey from heritage to energy
Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region is a source of great pride for the UAE. It represents the roots of the country’s Bedouin heritage, with its desert sands inspiring many a poem and captivating many an explorer.
Published on: 30 MAR 2021
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Shams celebrates 7 years of impact
Shams, one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power plants (CSP), celebrated its 7th anniversary on March 17.
Published on: 18 MAR 2020
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Masdar and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund acquire two wind farms in Poland
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have together acquired 50:50 stakes in two wind farms in Poland.
Published on: 22 DEC 2020
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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.
Published on: 09 JUL 2020
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New report ranks UAE 42nd in the world for environmental performance
The UAE has climbed 35 places in the biannual Environmental Performance Index (EPI), a sustainability report that evaluates the environmental performance of 180 countries.
Published on: 24 JUN 2020
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Pandemic response gives Caribbean countries opportunity to recover better
The COVID-19 pandemic gives Caribbean countries a historic opportunity to “recover better” and accelerate their clean-energy transition to deliver long-term economic growth and create new jobs, according to a report by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
Published on: 19 AUG 2020
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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.
Published on: 22 JUL 2020
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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.
Published on: 26 OCT 2020
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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.
Published on: 27 DEC 2020
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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.
Published on: 15 OCT 2020
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Second Phase of Masdar City’s Etihad Eco-Residence Awarded LEED Platinum Certification
Masdar has announced that the second phase of its Etihad Eco-Residence project has been awarded Platinum certification, the highest ranking under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.
Published on: 26 APR 2020
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10 things you didn’t know about Masdar City
Anyone can visit Masdar City: That’s right. If you want to discover more about how a sustainable urban community looks and works, visit Masdar City and explore its different elements. Don’t forget to download the Masdar City mobile app for a self-guided tour at your convenience.
Published on: 30 MAR 2021
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Empowering young women to become sustainability leaders
The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s strategic outreach platforms, is proud to announce that the WiSER Pioneers Program is now accepting applications for its 2021 cohort.
Published on: 25 NOV 2020
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Flying the flag for Siemens Energy at Masdar City
A flag-raising ceremony at Masdar City this morning marked the brand launch of Siemens Energy in the region. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, attended the ceremony hosted by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Energy Middle East and UAE.
Published on: 01 JUL 2020
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Solar and wind account for 67% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2019: BNEF
Solar and wind power accounted for over two-thirds of the 265GW of new capacity installed worldwide in 2019, up from less than a quarter of new build in 2010, according to data from BloombergNEF. Photovoltaics (PV) topped all other technologies in new-build terms, with a record 118 gigawatts constructed, and was the most popular technology deployed in a third of nations, the research company said.
Published on: 16 SEP 2020
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The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s 20by2020 Humanitarian Initiative Rebranded to Beyond2020 for Continuous Global Outreach
Following the widespread success of the 20by2020 initiative in helping deliver vital sustainable solutions to vulnerable communities around the world, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the transformation of the 20by2020 initiative into Beyond2020, establishing it as a flagship platform of the Prize for continuous global outreach.
Published on: 17 MAR 2021
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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.
Published on: 21 DEC 2020
