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Just 2 days back IRENA's (International Renewable Energy Agency) 7th Assembly concluded in Abu Dhabi. During this Assembly United Nations President of General Assembly, Peter Thomson addressed in press conference that 90% of humanity are not aware of UN's ambitious SDGs adopted by 193 nations for sustainable development. Peter Thomson, UN So I am bringing exclusively for my readers a

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Happy New Year 2017 folks! It's a week late, I know but we still have 358 days to look forward to and set a brand new green new year resolution for 2017....we are all together living a greener, more sustainable life all these years, let's go a step forward and target Zero Waste this year! Let's Go Zero Waste in 2017! Actually it's not a brand new resolution for me, I secretly set Zerowaste

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I Started this year 2016, with green resolution of going as much plastic free and attempting less waste lifestyle to ultimately reach zero waste. I am glad that I could continue to follow through my green resolution an entire year. So what can be a better way to end this year with celebration of an Eco-friendly, Plastic Free and Zero Waste Christmas! Here are my tips on Green Christmas

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While walking in garden yesterday my son started picking some fallen twigs, we even found few molted feathers! After coming home we kept our natural treasures in the dedicated basket, now we have a really good collection of natural collectibles you can find in UAE. It suddenly struck me how about creating our own Christmas decoration this year? When I asked my son, he jumped and said yes! So we

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To achieve goals set in UAE Vision 2021, country launched UAE Innovation week last year, largest of it's kind. This year UAE Innovation week was from Nov 20th to Nov 26th 2016. I was invited to inaugural Innovation Live Summit, an official anchor event, which took place on 21st Nov and organized by MEED in partnership with Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Masdar, Health Care Authority Abu Dhabi

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Reykjavik, the most northerly capital in the world is also known as one of the greenest or sustainable city! There are plenty of sustainable, green experiences or Eco-friendly things to do in Reykjavik. Here are my top 10 sustainable things to do in Reykjavik starting with most sustainable experience first. Most of my sustainable things to do in Reykjavik are also free or cheap, saving earth

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I woke up really late yesterday with aching and sore muscles, but feeling absolutely happy, all thanks to Friday's heavy dose of adventure outdoors in Abu Dhabi's Al Khatim desert! To mark 15th anniversary of Emirates Wildlife Society-WWF and their nature conservation work, Husaak adventures organised first ever Caracal Challenge, 15 km desert trek in Abu Dhabi's Al Khatim desert. 400 people

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Iceland was never connected to any continent and is formed on it's own because of volcanic activity. So you don't find much of Iceland's own wild life. The domesticated farm animals were brought in Iceland in 9th century. After that over the years the because of harsh climatic conditions and with selective breeding Icelandic Horse breed is developed, now most pure in the world. So much that

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After you become mother you actually start to understand meaning of the word "me-time". No surprise 'Mommy Me-time' is such favorite phrase among mums. But being an outdoorsy person my me-time must involve some outdoors time, somewhere close to Nature or at least man-made nature in Dubai! You can imagine how difficult it must be for me during summers, but then I still manage to escape and be

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Diwali is a centuries-old, largest festival in India and is also known as Festival of Lights! Diwali symbolizes victory of light (goodness) over dark (evil)! But as it happens with almost all religions and traditions, intention behind the festival and rituals start taking back seat and consumerism, using festivity for marketing takes center stage. So sadly now people mainly know Diwali for

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Once a poorest country in Europe now has one of the top living standards and all thanks to geothermal energy, this can be a short description of Iceland's geothermal energy story! Having located on both Iceland Hotspot and North Atlantic Ridge this is comparatively a newly formed land and has has highest geological activity in the form of volcanoes and geysers. Iceland is mainly developed and

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Iceland is known as land of fire and ice! This land has highest volcanic activity in the world and at the moment there are 3 volcanoes overdue, ready to erupt almost anytime. But it's the safest country in the world (apart from volcanic eruption)! The crime rate is so low here that Iceland has more number of volcanoes than their police force! Seriously, it's not a joke! They have 300 police but

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It's been few days I got opportunity to talk to world renowned botanist Patrick Blanc, but when you meet a legend you don't forget that meeting! Al Futtaim is bringing Singapore's International Departmental Store, Robinsons to Dubai Festival City, which is scheduled to open towards end of March in 2017. Robinsons is popular for novelty and style. While we are all waiting to see amazing products

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Icelandic local delicacies are very limited and to our surprise Icelanders joke that hots dogs are their national dish! But when you are in Reykjavik standing in queue of their famous hot dog stall you kind of start believing it! You keep seeing those dried fish snacks in shops, they call it viking's snacks. And of course there are some famous seafood restaurants in Reykjavik. I had the best

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While on travels, we generally don't do much of shopping. It's sustainable not to increase the luggage and great way of avoiding clutter at home, less is more! We focus more on experiences than stuff. I keep shopping for souvenirs limited to few for home and few for family members. But this time, as I was traveling solo, first time away from my son since his birth, I had to buy gifts

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Imagine you decide to make quick dinner after a long tired day, so you just pick your organic greens from your garden, toss some ingredients and a fresh salad is ready on your dinning table in minutes! Sounds like a dream in Dubai isn't it? But believe me it's now possible, growing your own fresh green leafy vegetables without much of work, thanks to Italian Food Masters who brought Urban

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Today third edition of world Green Economy Summit was launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Al bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed opening WGES 2016 and Helen Clark In his speech during the opening ceremony, H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment in the UAE emphasized that in order to

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Just 10 days back on a night like this, I was exploring the lava cave in Iceland with one of my most favorite tour guide in Iceland, Stefan Pall from Icelandic Mountain Guides. This one adventure experience you should not miss in Iceland and is top on my list of sustainable things to do in Iceland. After a great day-long tour on Golden Circle along with best food tasting experience and relaxed

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EEG Panel for Responsible Consumption and Production of Water Last Thursday, 29th Oct I attended a knowledgeable panel discussion organized jointly by EEG (Emirates Environmental Group) and Arabia CSR Network in association with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and supported by Emirates Green Building Council. The session was held under the overarching theme of Sustainable

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Yesterday I was invited to the launch of first of it's kind energy and water bench marking report of UAE's Hotels by Emirates Green Building Council, a great step for Sustainable Tourism. Globally Tourism contribute to 5% of the global carbon dioxide emissions, so it's important to focus on sustainable tourism to control the carbon emissions of the country. Energy and Water Bench marking for

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If I told you, I went on Aurora hunting trip in Iceland all the way from Dubai, does that sound thrilling? Well, then it was! One of the best experiences in my life, specially because northern lights has such a special place in my heart. Tried my hands on Northern Lights Photography! When I was in 8th grade in school, I took part in inter school astronomy competition and I was given

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Last month Al Futtaim Motors lent me one of their hybrid car, Toyota Prius and our family of sustainability professionals and an Eco-kid was thrilled to go around in town in this green car! While mommy enjoyed the driving experience, daddy (who's passionate about automobiles) explained all technicalities and curious kid in back seat was totally engrossed watching energy monitor on 

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Can't imagine we almost survived this summer without flying anywhere. Only little more than 3 weeks are remaining before schools are opening and I am already feeling like a brave warrior! I am sure, all mums in UAE can understand my feelings. First when we decided to stay in UAE this summer, when almost everyone left for better weather, the thought of surviving summer with my preschooler at home

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Jebel Shams, highest mountain in Oman at a height of 3005 meter has to offer many things to do in summer, where weather is almost 15 degrees less than Dubai! Just across the border beautiful things await and Jebel Shams is one of those natural beauties! 1. Overnight Camping and Barbecue Dinner Cave camping on Jebel Shams Wearing Simr Flowers in my ears We camped in a mountain cave

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Camping on Jebel Shams during harsh summer, when rest of Middle East is roasting under scorching hot Sun, sounds crazy right? But here is our story, which was not a disaster but filled with fun, outdoor time and surprises. Cave Camping in Summer  This summer since we are not going on vacation anywhere, when I found about amazing weather during summer on Jebel Shams, the

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