The Brazilian physicist received the Zayed Future Energy Prize, granted by the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He should return to the region next year to make his contribution to sustainable city project Masdar.
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The airline of Dubai should make available US$ 150,000 for initiatives for conservation of the environment around the world. The programs should have an impact on countries served by the company. Enrolment ends on April 25th.
Arab immigrants set them up on arrival and now their sons and grandsons carry on with them. Charitable organizations such as Lar Sírio, Cedro do Líbano, Creche Adélia Curi, and Mão Branca provide care and a better life to children and seniors.
According to the organization, Middle East and North Africa are among the areas with the most potential for solar and wind power. Investment in the sector can lead to jobs, growth and inclusion.
Shams 1 is the world’s largest concentrated solar power facility and will supply 20,000 households with electricity.
Linguist Sandra Guimarães helps women living in refugee camps in Aida to organize and generate income. They teach local cuisine to foreigners.
According to the executive secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, nearly half the people in the planet will live in water-scarce areas by 2030.
The Human Development Index has grown since 1990 and the country is among the 15 nations to reduce their deficit in the area most, according to the UNDP.
The waterway preservation project of Extrema is one of the winners of Dubai International Award, for initiatives that improve quality of life and preserve the environment.
According to Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, the country has developed the most advanced social technology in the world. She spoke during expansion of the Brasil Sem Miséria programme.
The French government will make the donation to help minimize the effects of the drought-induced food crisis taking place in the country.
The project will be carried out by the multinational power company GDF Suez at a cost of 450 million euros. It will be the largest wind farm in Africa, and is set to start operating in late 2014.
The country signed an accord with Abu Dhabi’s Masdar company to develop projects in its territory. The aim is to reduce oil dependency.
Sixth edition of the World Future Energy Summit is scheduled for January 15th to 17th in Abu Dhabi. It should bring together government and agencies representatives to discuss new energy sources.
