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ESG Insight – Integrating Biodiversity and Carbon Markets: A New Horizon for Qatar’s ESG Future
Introduction In 2025, JPMorgan Chase and Carbon Direct provided six core principles to guide biodiversity integration. These principles focus on regulating project design with transparent reporting, adaptive management, and localized ecological objectives. Qatar is on a promising path in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, environmental preservation and innovation are the basis for Qatar National…
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ICELIS Global’s Participation in the 2nd Qatar Edition of the Middle East Produced Water Oilfield Symposium and Exhibition
In line with ICELIS Global’s partnership with the Produced Water Society during the 2nd Edition of the Qatar Edition – Middle East Produced Water Oilfield Symposium and Exhibition 2025, Elena Athwal (Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ICELIS Global), moderated the panel on Produced/Industrial Water Environmental Compliance and Practices during day 1 of the event. During…
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ICELIS Global at the Africa Sustainability Summit 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya
Image: Elena Athwal speaking during Panel 3: Powering Africa’s Future: Scaling Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth and a Just Transition The Africa Sustainability Summit 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya was a brilliant event that showcased the depth of understanding leaders and sustainability experts had towards the importance of sustainability on the African continent. The event, hosted…
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ICELIS Global at the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting 2025 in Accra, Ghana
L-R: Doreen Umulisa (Project Lead – Startup Residency, Center for Law and Innovation, Fabiola Rutamu Uwera (Associate Director, Certa Foundation), Florida Kabasinga (Founder and Executive Director, Certa Foundation, Rwanda, Elena Athwal (Founder and CEO, Icelis Global), H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi (High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Rwanda to Ghana), Isobel Acquah (Africa Director – Certa…
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ESG Insight – The ESG Case for Circular Food Systems in the Gulf: Addressing Waste, Water, and Climate Vulnerabilities
Food waste, water scarcity, and climate risk are no longer isolated issues. They are strategic policy concerns that demand urgent, coordinated action across the Gulf. As these pressures intensify, governments must lead the shift toward circular food systems built on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
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Legal Insight – Sovereignty, Security, and Statutory Innovation: Land Use, Import Dependency, and Food Security Legislation in the Gulf
Food security is increasingly recognized not just as a developmental goal but as a matter of national security in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). With limited arable land, high water scarcity, and heavy reliance on imports, countries like Qatar are leveraging legal frameworks to strengthen food resilience. This article explores how statutory innovation in land…
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How to Build a Sustainable Investment Portfolio Without Sacrificing Returns
What if you didn’t have to choose between growing your wealth and making a positive impact? In today’s rapidly evolving financial world, investors are looking beyond profits. They want their money to reflect their values and contribute to a better future. At ICELIS Global, we believe that sustainable investing is a competitive advantage in today’s…
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ESG Insight – Digital Transformation as a Catalyst for ESG Integration in Emerging Markets
Emerging markets are redefining their development trajectories through digital innovation—and ESG principles are at the core of this shift. In this ESG Insight, ICELIS Global explores how digital tools are accelerating sustainability in the Gulf, from Qatar’s TASMU Smart Program and public governance portals, to Saudi Arabia’s NEOM and the rise of ESG-driven fintech in…
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Legal Insight – Regulating the Digital Green Shift: Legal Pathways for Sustainable Transformation in Qatar
Qatar is undergoing a bold evolution, one that aligns digital innovation with sustainable development. As the country embraces artificial intelligence, smart grids, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications to power a greener, more efficient economy, legal and regulatory frameworks must keep pace. However, its success depends on how well laws can enable, govern, and accelerate…
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ESG Insight – Grid-Ready and Green: Strategic Ways Qatar and the GCC Are Driving ESG Renewable Energy Growth
As the global energy landscape shifts, the Gulf is undergoing a profound transformation. This ESG Insight explores how Qatar and other GCC nations are rapidly scaling up their renewable energy capacity, modernizing grid infrastructure, and pioneering ESG finance instruments like green bonds. With strategic solar investments, localized clean energy supply chains, and ambitious hydrogen plans,…
