A lot of GOOD NEWS (all we usually hear is the bad) from the Middle East being posted on en.v :
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We ultimately hope to nurture the development of a new kind of citizen in the Arab world – one who is alert, aware and conscious of the effects his or her decisions and actions have on society at large and on the environment as a whole.
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Forty years ago the Arabian Oryx was
extinct in the wild. Today this large antelope, native to the Arabian
Peninsula, is back from the brink with 1,000 animals across five Middle
Eastern countries, thanks to a breeding program and series of
re-introductions. It is an unprecedented conservation succe...
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Despite the tough conditions, many young
entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the new-found optimism to start
businesses and help build their country's economic future. Cairo's
notorious traffic inspired Mostafa Elbeltagy and four friends, all aged
between 23 and 30, to start Bey2ollak, a smartphones...
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A farm in the Mujib Biosphere Reserve has
started producing organic crops and herbs with the aim of providing a
model that encourages water-efficient techniques and the use of
chemical-free fertilisers in agriculture. Spread over 10 dunums, the
model farm is cultivating medicinal herbs and vegetable...
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Qatar's new mosques will be built according
to environment friendly models, a special committee appointed to review
designs of the religious buildings has said. The panel formed to review
designs of all mosques in the country is studying 18 model designs to
select the most appropriate to meet the re...
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Come September 17 you will be able to get a
wide range of organic fruit and vegetables, all grown locally, at the
click of a mouse or at a weekly farmers' market. Making this possible is
a Dubai company called RIPE which will supply fresh produce at various
points, including twice weekly at farmers ...
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More signs that the Gulf States are slowly
recognizing the importance of food sustainability. Qatar has announced
plans to establish 1,400 farms to improve its food production and also
train more people to work in the agricultural sector to improve
productivity. Existing farms were working at only ...
and more: http://www.envearth.com/index.php
Through a multi-faceted approach, The en.v Initiative seeks to further and support the research and development of individuals and organizations in the fields of education, health, environment, economics, business, culture, human rights, etc. Furthermore, The en.v Initiative attempts to employ an innovative attitude and methodology that will communicate itself to all sections of society without bias to age, gender, ethnicity, race, or nationality.
We ultimately hope to nurture the development of a new kind of citizen in the Arab world – one who is alert, aware and conscious of the effects his or her decisions and actions have on society at large and on the environment as a whole.
http://www.envearth.com/index.php?file=c-static&page=About_Us
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