Brazil’s Minister of Environment participated in event in Berlin with the presidents of COP28 and COP29, and climate officials. How to fast-track the enforcement of the Paris Agreement was part of the discussions.
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China holds the world’s largest share of electric vehicles, but demand from other countries has risen. In Brazil they represent a market share of 3%, while in the Middle East and Africa they account for less than 1%.
After years of study and research, engineer Adair Gallo Jr. established Terraxy together with his Indian professor Himanshu Mishra. Company has developed innovations that help the desertic soil retain water and nutrients for agriculture.
In January, average temperature in the country was 3.8C above normal for the period 1991-2020, the local meteorological department said. The drought threatens agriculture for the sixth consecutive year.
The three countries were mandated by 198 signatories to the Dubai agreement to work together on a roadmap to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
On February 10, the International Day of the Arabian Leopard is celebrated. A Saudi organization unites participants for a walk in an effort to preserve the big cats.
Droughts and temperature have increased in the Arab country in recent years. Since the 1980s, disasters caused by natural hazards have claimed over 1,000 lives, and rising sea levels are alarming. Government has launched programs to cope with these effects.
Taxi fleet at the emirate’s airports will double to enhance mobility of visitors. The plan is to transform taxis in Dubai into 100% hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered by 2027.
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Co. announced it has planted the trees as part of the country’s initiative to plant 10 billion trees. The regions selected regions surrounding the water treatment plants, so that the trees are nourished with treated water.
The Brazilian company’s chief Global Strategy officer, Léo Carvalho, spoke to ANBA about Solix Ag Robotics, an AI-based technology solution for farms to help reduce emissions, save costs, and improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The robot has a 500-farm-long waiting list.
An agreement signed between Unica and ApexBrasil at COP28 aims to facilitate meetings, events, and missions between Brazil and African and Asian countries. Evandro Gussi, CEO of Unica, told ANBA that ethanol is a quick, easy, and cheap solution for decarbonization.
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi conducted an expedition to survey air quality and pollution in the region. Results will be made public in 2024.
A study by Brazilian agency Embrapa points out that Brazil nuts drive payments for environmental services in North Brazil, thus boosting local growth.
Brazilian company started implementing measures for the environment in its production even before it was a hot topic. At COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, the company was a highlight in textiles.
