FAO backs $3.9bn GEF-9 funding for food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations welcomed the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility, saying initial pledges of $3.9 billion will...
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Abu Dhabi advances climate adaptation tools
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi said the emirate is continuing to advance science-based environmental programmes and innovative tools to strengthen climate adaptation, protect natural resources...
ADB commits $30 billion for ASEAN by 2030
CEBU: The Asian Development Bank said Friday it will mobilize $30 billion by 2030 to help the Association of Southeast Asian Nations advance long-term development priorities and...
Syria gets US$225 million World Bank water health aid
WASHINGTON: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$225 million in grant financing from the International Development Association for Syria on April 23, allocating US$150 million for...
Green AI guide launched in Arabic and English by Zayed Prize
MENA Newswire: Dubai, UAE, 24 January 2026: The Zayed International Prize for the Environment today unveiled a new bilingual (Arabic and English) reference guide, “Artificial...
OPEC Fund commits $2bn to boost Africa’s development
VIENNA, December 25, 2025: The OPEC Fund for International Development announced a new co-financing commitment of up to US$2 billion with the African Development Fund (ADF) for the...
FAO and IFAD launch $282 million agrifood sustainability initiative
MENA Newswire News Desk: A transformative $282 million initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), was unveiled today to enhance global agrifood systems' sustainability...
World Green Economy Organisation highlights COP29 pavilion activities
MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) has revealed its planned themes and agenda for the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties...
Greece faces hottest winter, igniting worries of summer wildfires
Greek scientists report that Greece has experienced its hottest winter on record, prompting concerns about the upcoming summer's potential for devastating wildfires. Analyses conducted by...