The gap between AI hype and real-world progress is real, success depends on collaboration, careful planning, practical investment, and a willingness to learn from early pilots and failures. Adoption isn’t a switch you flip; it’s a journey we travel together.

As part of Nexus’ work for the Industrial Deep Decarbonisation Initiative (IDAIC), researchers Ruta Ozolina and Caitlin Fuge investigated how green building regulation and procurement in the UAE align with the country’s Net Zero by 2050 goal.

In today’s fast-shifting green economy, innovation isn’t enough — strategy is everything. In this article, Marí Koval and Jaap Bastiaansen unpack why capital strategy is the make-or-break factor for green scaleups eyeing the UAE.

We’re falling behind on climate promises—and time is running out. Despite years of global summits and ambitious pledges, the world is on track for a devastating 2.7°C rise in temperature. This article dives into the disconnect between rhetoric and reality, urging a shift toward bold, actionable solutions in high-emission sectors like construction, energy, and agriculture.

The IDAIC serves as a collaborative platform pooling resources and expertise to foster innovation in AI-powered solutions. By advancing critical AI tools, the coalition seeks to transform industrial practices

In the face of mounting environmental and social pressures, businesses must rethink their strategies to balance financial growth with sustainable practices. Jaap Bastiaansen, highlights that many organizations are falling short in this effort. In this article, he presents a formula for success, emphasizing the importance of embedding sustainability into the heart of business models, fostering innovation, and making informed decisions on trade-offs to meet rising market and regulatory demands.

Caitlin Fuge examines how developing countries, as they expand their economies and infrastructure, are increasingly reliant on carbon-intensive industries like cement and steel, which contribute 6.5% and 7% of global CO2 emissions respectively. Her analysis highlights existing decarbonization strategies while underscoring the need for stronger regulations and investment in low-carbon technologies.

London, July 18th, 2024 - Nexus Climate is thrilled to announce our partnership with Climate Solutions News, a groundbreaking media platform dedicated to technology solutions for climate change and nature. Climate Solutions News is designed for everyone—from those deeply involved in climate work to individuals with a budding interest or even skepticism about climate issues.

Dubai, July 8th, 2024 - Nexus Climate is thrilled to announce its participation as a community partner at GITEX Impact, featured at Expand North Star, part of GITEX Global, taking place from October 13th to 16th, 2024 in Dubai Harbour. GITEX Impact stands as the UAE's premier climate-tech initiative, dedicated to fostering sustainable solutions for corporations and government entities.

Sherif Elsayed-Ali and Daniel Mathon, Partners at Nexus Climate, uncover immense opportunity at COP 28 for the whole MENA region.

CBAM, the EU's carbon border tax, is seen as a big threat to heavy industry in MENA. In fact, it's a huge opportunity.