How to Ensure That All Countries Build Sustainable Futures

by MENA-Forum | 18 September 2026 | Economics, Politics, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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Where it exists, armed conflicts undermine environmental governance, and at a time where the environment is under intense pressure. How to get out of it is proposed here . . .
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Decolonising AI for Equity: A Global Perspective

by MENA-Forum | 17 September 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Culture, Politics, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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After the recent developments at Anthropic and other leading AI laboratories, the world is confronted with a profound question: What kind of AI future do we truly need?
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What Chief Sustainability Officers Highlight on Sustainability

by MENA-Forum | 16 September 2026 | Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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The most consequential sustainability decisions are often not labelled as “sustainability decisions”. They are choices about where to build, what to source, which technologies to deploy, how to design products and which risks to price.
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Can Climate Change Pledges Result in Action?

Design of Sustainable and High-Performance Buildings

Fight against global warming, for the collective effort of Africa

What to expect (and hope for) from COP27

Heatwaves are not just a European Problem

Seven ways to recycle heat and reduce carbon emissions

Energy partners collaborate on renewable energy in the MENA

COP27: three reasons rich countries can no longer ignore calls

$220bln to build extra 1,100 km of metro rail

Decarbonising hard-to-abate materials in the MENA region

Built environment must progress on decarbonisation

Climate pledges still 'nowhere near' enough for 1.5C

Drought-surviving Saxaul Tree for Climate Defence

What can ancient wisdom teach us about sustainability?

Connectivity, not oil, will drive the Middle East’s future

Deserts ‘breathe’ water vapor, study shows

Climate vulnerabilities, food security, and resilient development

Can the Middle East Avoid the Coming Climate Disaster?

$35trn of investment needed to fuel urgent energy transition

Assessing the policy frame in pastoral areas of West Asia and North Africa

The MENA Region: A Key Scenario for the Energy Transition

Risk and resilience in the era of climate change

Can MENA countries fight climate change the same way?

Countries struggle to agree on protecting nature

MENA states may be able to meet their green ambitions

How to know if a country is serious about net zero

Iraq unveils archaeological park with ancient carvings

Solar Panels in Sahara could boost Renewable Energy

Dispute grips Green Climate Fund over net zero

Global warming vs climate change: Your basic guide

Global Sand and Gravel Extraction Conflicts with the UN's SDGs

Why investing in nature-based solutions is necessary

What to Consider When Comparing Energy Prices?

Corporate net zero: we need a more sophisticated approach

The Built Environment must accelerate Decarbonisation

Innovators in Indonesia are advancing renewable energy

Sustainable architecture in face of climate change

Russia-Ukraine crisis poses a serious threat to Egypt

How Does the Arab World Move Away From Oil Dependence?

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