Earth Matters reflects on 2021 and welcomes 2022
2021 was an eventful year for everyone, from the ongoing and long recovery from the COVID pandemic, to climate crisis developments, culminating with the promises made at COP26. Earth Matters is taking a moment to reflect on the positives of 2021, and how we have pivoted our strategy to meet the needs of our clients and partners in 2022.
Key 2021 client and team news
H.E RAZAN AL MUBARAK IS ELECTED AS NEW PRESIDENT OF IUCN
On Sept 8 2021, Earth Matters Consulting found out that our client H.E Razan Al Mubarak’s was elected as President of IUCN. We are very proud to have contributed to her campaign in an advisory capacity on climate change.
THE MANGROVE REHABILITATION PROJECT USING DRONE TECHNOLOGIES
The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) partnered with our client, the global utility company ENGIE, for the 'Blue Carbon' Environmental and Social Responsibility project, using drone technology from Distant Imagery Solutions, to help rehabilitate areas of Abu Dhabi’s mangrove habitats. We are very proud to have facilitated this partnership for such an exciting project, and have been following the success story that has developed over the year.
“Mangroves play a critical role in our fight against climate change. These carbon-rich forests that dot the coastline of Abu Dhabi is key to stabilising our environment and preserving the natural habitat of several species. The Blue Carbon project is one of its kind in the region and I’m delighted that it has advanced to Phase II, from its very successful pilot launch in 2020. Rebuilding and restoring an ecosystem that resiliently protects our coast will support the sustenance of mankind while combatting climate change.”
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PwC
Earth Matters Consulting built a new partnership in 2021 with PwC Middle-East, and has been appointed to provide advice on ESG matters and support them with their clients in the region.
SUPPORTING THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
We continue to support the European Commission this year on their strategic engagement on climate change with the GCC region. We convene events and training workshops on climate change and economic diversification with Saudi Arabia and other GCC states. We also represent the Network on a regional carbon pricing working group, comprised of businesses, government and NGOs EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network
GROWING THE EARTH MATTERS CONSULTING TEAM
We have been growing our team and strengthening our global expertise, the latest additions to our team in 2021 were Kyle Weber, our expert on electric vehicles and clean energy, Riad Bestani specialising in circular economy, and Greg Verutes who works on natural capital and ecosystem service assessments. Take a look at the whole Earth Matters team HERE
Hopes for 2022
Here at Earth Matters we are feeling very positive about 2022, and looking forward to getting back to some normality with a renewed sense of optimism, and a focus on the climate crisis. We will be gearing up for COP28 to be held right here in the UAE, and helping to support efforts to achieve the ambitious targets set out at COP26.
Here are our key aims for this year:
Keep supporting our global clients to ensure they create real value and impact on addressing the climate crisis
Develop our work on enhancing the connection between human health and nature (take a look at our in-depth POLICY BRIEF on how to stop the next pandemic)
Continue to partake in exciting high profile and impactful events, to raise awareness of climate issues
Building new innovative partnerships, so we can keep finding new ways to accelerate positive actions to address the climate crisis
Contact us if you want to partner with us, we at Earth Matters Consulting are ready to support you in your journey, whether you are a business, government on non-profit organisation.
Email info@earth-matters.net or call us on +971 (4) 368 0892
Tanzeed Alam appearing at the Renewable Energy Event
