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Austria faces a sharp decrease in fruit tree numbers, primarily apples, pears, and cherries, due to climate shifts impacting agricultural productivity and pushing for climate adaptation.
WGEO unveils its COP29 agenda focused on global green economy goals, including high-level panels, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Australian Prime Minister Albanese in Canberra to explore strategic cooperation across trade, energy, and climate during his official working visit.
Dubai Internet City celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking significant growth with over 4,000 businesses—a 17.5% increase—and more than 31,000 tech professionals in 2024, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global tech hub.
South Korea saw a 5.9% rise in childbirths in August, marking the second consecutive month of increase amid ongoing concerns over low birth rates and the country’s aging population.
Over 1 million tons of rice have been destroyed by heavy floods in Bangladesh, driving up food prices and leaving the government to secure imports. ($380 million in losses).
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends BRICS Summit in Kazan, marking the UAE’s first participation as a full member in discussions chaired by President Vladimir Putin.
COP16, the UN’s biodiversity summit in Colombia, brings together global leaders to safeguard ecosystems, aiming to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework.
Austria reduced CO2 emissions by 350,000 tonnes in the first half of 2024, with decreased vehicle use and lower diesel consumption driving this environmental milestone.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attended a special dinner in Moscow hosted by Vladimir Putin, further strengthening UAE-Russian relations during an official visit with high-level discussions.