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Legal Insight – Carbon Markets and Offsets in Qatar: Legal Roadblocks and Strategic Implications Under QNE
Qatar is at a pivotal crossroads in its journey toward environmental sustainability. With the launch of the Qatar National Environment and Climate Change Strategy (QNE), the nation has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with global climate goals. One of the critical tools in this transformation is the development of robust carbon markets…
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Legal Insight – Climate Litigation and Legal Standing in GCC Courts: Current and Future Considerations
Climate litigation is gaining momentum globally as governments and corporations face increasing pressure to act on climate change. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the conversation is emerging slowly but meaningfully. Although GCC countries are heavily reliant on fossil fuels, climate-related legal challenges are…
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ICELIS Global Spotlight: Elena Athwal at the 3rd GCC-German Young Leaders Forum
Founder & CEO of ICELIS Global and Vice President at The Diwan , Elena Athwal, moderated a high-level panel at the 3rd GCC-German Young Leaders Forum, which took place on June 24, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. The event was hosted by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and co-hosted by the German-Arab Friendship Association (DAFG).
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Sustainable Development Law; Principles, Practice and Prospects (Second Edition)
A comprehensive analysis of international sustainable development law, exploring treaties, disputes, SDGs, and legal challenges across global systems Written By: Prof. Damilola Olawuyi and Prof. Dr. Marie Claire Cordonier-Segger Researched, Reviewed and Edited By: Elena Athwal About the Book Hundreds of new bilateral, regional, and global treaties have been negotiated in relation to the world’s
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Nature Tech – Insights from the London Nature Tech Summit
Nature Tech is Changing the Sustainability GameAt the recent London Nature Tech Summit, industry leaders gathered to explore how nature tech is becoming an essential tool for Chief Sustainability Officers worldwide. Key takeaways?✅ Companies can no longer afford to separate their climate and nature strategies.✅ Nature tech isn’t just for reporting—it enables real-time insights into
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UIA Kuwait 2025 | Panel on Energy Transition & Economic Diversification
What a privilege it was to speak on one of the most dynamic panels of the year — exploring the legal and institutional architecture of the GCC energy transition.This wasn’t just a discussion — it was a deeply thoughtful, regionally grounded, and intellectually energizing exchange on the policies, governance, and pathways shaping the future of
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Leadership in Action: Elena Athwal Speaks on Climate Crisis & ESG
Our Founder and CEO, Elena Athwal, will speak today as a panel member during a session titled “The Climate Crisis and The Transition Imperative”, which is part of Day 2 of a seminar on Mediation and Transition presented by the UIA Mediation and Conflicts Prevention Commission in collaboration with the Kuwait Bar Association. The Session
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Microsoft Buying Carbon Credits from Pulp and Paper Mills
Microsoft Buying Carbon Credits from Pulp and Paper Mills; Lessons for Qatari Businesses Microsoft has signed a deal for 3.7 million carbon removal credits over a 12-year period with project developer CO280 expected to generate the credits from pulp and paper mills. Could the pulp and paper industry be transformed into an engine for carbon
