1st May 2024, Dubai, UAE: The Maritime Standard is to hold its second Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TMS TACCC), on Thursday, 26th September 2024, at the high quality Saadiyat Rotana Resort, Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Building on the huge success of the inaugural event held in
In the vast expanse of marine ecology, few phenomena capture the imagination quite like the ebb and flow of coastal tides. From the gentle lapping of waves against the shore to the powerful surges that shape entire landscapes, tidal forces wield a profound influence on coastal environments worldwide. In this article, we embark on a […]
In the complex web of Earth’s interconnected systems, the oceans play a pivotal role. However, the rising of the ocean’s temperature has cast a daunting shadow over marine ecosystems. This article covers the multifaceted repercussions of ocean warming on marine habitats and the subsequent shifts in species distribution. Understanding Ocean Warming Causes and
As climate change continues to affect our planet, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms behind it and how it affects the Earth’s ecosystems. One important tool that has been instrumental in gathering data to understand climate change is oceanographic sensors. These sensors have been used to measure various parameters of the ocean, including temperature, […]
Orkney’s Infrastructure Legacy Orkney has a rich history of significant infrastructure projects, dating back to the construction of the Ring of Brodgar, which reshaped our understanding of the sophistication of Neolithic society. Today, innovation continues to thrive on the archipelago, exemplified by the recent Islands Growth Deal, a £393 million investment package
It’s a well known fact that carbon emission is the main cause of the current climate crisis. Shipping industry produces black carbon that seriously affects the amount of CO2 in the air. In an effort to reduce carbon emission in the shipping industry, more and more companies are now participating in sustainable practices and focusing […]
As challenges go, significantly cutting the shipping industry’s carbon footprint by 2050 is a big one. A sector powered by fossil fuels must learn to build a new generation of vessels that harness greener energy such as hydrogen or ammonia. In line with the IMO World Maritime theme for 2022, New technologies for Greener […]
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges that we face today. Global issues such as deforestation, extreme weather events, rising sea levels, etc. are all results of climate change and global warming.
Indigenous communities make up five percent of the world’s population, and are often directly and drastically affected by climate change, even when they aren't forced to relocate. And those like Ursula Rakova whose land is disappearing from beneath their feet have to negotiate a transition without any legal framework to guide them.
People's Climate March is intended to remind world leaders gathering in New York City for a United Nations climate summit that people around the world demand action to halt global warming.