Category Archives: Sustainable Development

Middle East Water Week Conference and Exhibition – December 9th –12th, Al Khobar, KSA

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A premier forum for discussing important issues in Produced Water and Industrial Water management will take place at the Middle East Water Week Conference & Exhibition in 2024, which will be held at the Kempinski Al Othman- Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This event, which aims to promote sustainable practices in water treatment, reuse and management, is slated from December 9th –12th and is hosted by Produced Water Society and organised by Energyte – Energy Technical Exchange. The conference will feature eminent speakers and experts delving into the opportunities, challenges and technological advancements in water management. It will be … Continue reading →

Urban Development in Nouakchott – Perspectives and Challenges

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Nouakchott, capital city of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is the biggest city in the Sahara region. Like other major cities worldwide, the city is plagued by environmental, social and economic challenges. Sewage disposal network, dating back to 1960’s is no longer sufficient for Nouakchott. The country is heavily dependent on fossil fuels and woody biomass for meeting energy requirements, though there is good potential of solar, wind and biomass energy. Solid waste management is becoming a major headache for city planners. Population is increasing at a tremendous pace which is putting tremendous strain on meager civic resources. Making of … Continue reading →

Things You Should Know About The Dangers of Asbestos

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The use of asbestos has been a widespread issue that continues to impact countries on a global scale. As a favored material used in buildings and construction projects throughout the 20th century, asbestos held an incredible appeal as a mineral known for its heat and fire resistant properties. For decades, this substance was synonymous with manufacturing and development. However, it was soon discovered that once asbestos was disturbed or damaged, the fibrous material could have a fatal effect on those that came into contact with it. Asbestos in the United States Despite its known dangers, asbestos continues to pose a … Continue reading →

Le rôle du savoir et de l’innovation autochtones dans la gestion de l’eau

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Nos ancêtres sont à l’origine d’impressionnants systèmes et applications de gestion de l’eau qui leur ont permis de faire face à la rudesse du climat et à la rareté des ressources naturelles dans bien d’endroits dans le monde. Découvrez comment les anciennes civilisations appliquaient les savoirs autochtones à la gestion de l’eau, ainsi que le rôle de l’innovation et de l’entrepreneuriat dans la lutte contre la crise de l’eau qui menace toute la région MENA. Le passé d’or Dans la région MENA et depuis le IVe siècle av. J.-C., les civilisations les plus puissantes ont surmonté des conditions arides et semi-arides … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Home More Sustainable: 14 Effective Ways

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Traditional houses were not built with the environment in mind. Most houses require a lot of energy for heating during cold seasons and cooling during hot seasons. A big percentage of houses are not oriented according to the direction of sunlight and wind to achieve better lighting and cooling. As the population continues to increase exponentially, some cities have started to experience the power and water shortage. This problem has led to frequent power and water rationing, especially during dry seasons. It is important for homeowners to renovate their houses so that they can reduce water and electricity consumption. Improve … Continue reading →

الذكاء الصناعي وإدارة الصحة البيئية في الأردن

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تندرج الصحة البيئية ضمن فروع الصحة العامة والتي تهدف إلى تحسين جودة الحياة وتقليل المخاطر الصحية الناجمة عن الظروف البيئية المختلفة, وتتضمن مجالاتها العمل على توعية المجتمع وتطوير السياسات الصحية, كما تعنى الصحة البيئية في دراسة وتقييم أثر العوامل البيئية المختلفة على صحة الإنسان ورفاهيته. تشمل هذه العوامل : التلوث: مثل تلوث الماء والهواء والتربة، وما يترتب عليه من آثار صحية. المواد الكيميائية: مثل البلاستيك والمبيدات الحشرية والمواد الصناعية. العوامل الفيزيائية: مثل الضجيج والإشعاع. الظروف البيئية: كالسكن والنقل والتخطيط العمراني. الصحة النفسية وتأثير المساحات الخضراء على الرفاه النفسي. انتشار الأمراض المعدية وارتباطها بالتغيرات البيئية والاستجابة للأوبئة. إدارة النفايات بشكل آمن … Continue reading →

استخدام الذكاء الصناعي في قطاع الطاقة في الأردن: الحوكمة والإدارة المثلى

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يعتبر قطاع الطاقة من القطاعات الحيوية التي تؤثر بشكل مباشر على المجتمع والاقتصاد على حد سواء, ففي ظل التقدم التكنولوجي المستمر، بات الذكاء الصناعي AI جزءًا لا يتجزأ من استراتيجيات تعزيز الإدارة المثلى وتحسين كفاءة قطاع الطاقة واستغلال الموارد, كما أنه يشكل فرصة لتطوير التعاون بين القطاعات المختلفة، كل ذلك يصب في تحقيق مكاسب بيئية واقتصادية واجتماعية مختلفة. في هذا الصدد, وقع الأردن عقد تنفيذ استعمال الذكاء الصناعي  في نظام التخطيط والتشغيل للأحمال الكهربائية، وذلك في إطار اتفاقية التعاون الفني المشترك الموقعة بين وزارة الاقتصاد الرقمي والريادة والوكالة اليابانية للتعاون الدولي وشركة ألجيبرا، لبناء وتطوير المنظومة الداعمة للذكاء الاصطناعي، وتطبيق … Continue reading →

الذكاء الصناعي وإدارة التغير المناخي: آفاق جديدة لادارة التغير المناخي في الأردن

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بات التغير المناخي أحد التحديات العالمية الأكثر إلحاحًا والتي تواجه البشرية في القرن الحادي والعشرين. حيث يواجه الأردن –كغيره- من البلدان تبعات هذا التغير بما يشمله من نقص للموارد المائية والجفاف وارتفاع في درجات الحرارة. في ظل هذه التحديات، والتي تتطلب حلولاً سريعة ومبتكرة وقابلة للتطوير, يقدم (AI)أداة تكنولوجية واعدة تساهم في تعزيز القدرات الوطنية لإدارة التأقلم مع التغير المناخي, حيث تمكننا هذه التكنولوجيا من تعزيز فهمنا لتغير المناخ وتحسين عملية صنع القرار، وتطوير استراتيجيات أكثر فعالية للتخفيف والتكيف. كيف يمكن استعمال AI لادارة التغير المناخي؟ .1 تحليل البيانات الضخمة تعتمد الاستجابة المستدامة للتغير المناخي على التكامل بين قطاعات متعددة … Continue reading →

Integrating Faith and Sustainability: The Essence of Eco-Islam

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The climate crisis has become a key issue in recent years. Changing temperatures and weather patterns have raised alarm bells worldwide, impacting every aspect of our lives. The average global temperature is 1⁰C above the global average levels before the Industrial Revolution. At this rate, scientists estimate that average global temperatures may rise by 2⁰C by 2100. This will spell disaster for the environment at large. Even minute changes in the environment can spell an ecological disaster. Let us investigate how the climate crisis is impacting our lives and what we can do as Muslims to avert the unfolding disaster. … Continue reading →

Paris Agreement: Role of Effective Climate Governance Framework

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While many consider that history was made as industrialized and developing countries jointly agreed on the same climate policy framework for the first time ever; others alert that the Paris Agreement is only as good as its implementation plans and review mechanisms. Nevertheless, the Paris Agreement and the process around it demonstrate an exemplary model for global climate governance and climate policy advocacy. The question now is whether such international governance breakthrough could trickle down to the national and local levels across the globe. Countries and regions are challenged to move forward with the implementation leveraging the high momentum and … Continue reading →

9 Ways to Make an Eco-Friendly Company Culture

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It’s a key time for a lot of businesses right now to capitalize on being more eco-friendly and sustainable in how they do things. People are increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change, and working toward increased sustainability attracts not only customers but also potential talent as well. Advantages of an eco-friendlier approach to business include reducing your costs, building your reputation for corporate responsibility, and perhaps even qualifying for government subsidies. Building an eco-friendly company culture should be your starting point because it’s your corporate culture that sets the tone for everything else you do. The following are … Continue reading →

The Vallerani System for Agroforestry on Degraded Lands

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Experience around the world has made it clear that soil pitting is often the most cost effective treatment to facilitate recovery of abandoned, barren land. Pits capture water and provide safe sites for seeds, collect litter, and help to protect and water seedlings. Pitting is relatively easy to do with hand labor and is less noticeable in a restoration project because the pattern can be varied easily, Hand pitting is best done as a communal activity so progress is clearly visible. But it is slow. mechanical pitters are critical to cover large areas. A wide variety of pitting plows have … Continue reading →