Emirates, a global connector of people and places, announced the recipients of its ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ initiative, which provides funding for not-for profit environmental organisations in developing countries.

 

Globally, more than 400 organisations were nominated for the initiative by passengers, Emirates’ social media network, universities, environmental and conservation organisations and the general public. Applications came from countries across the Emirates network and beyond, and spanned environmental initiatives such as animal, land and tree conservation, biogas, environmental research, and green transportation. The applications were of such a high standard that Emirates has awarded the funding to three separate projects.

 

The successful projects address a diverse range of issues from fuel-efficient cooking in Malawi, eco-villages and sustainable farming practices in Pakistan, and a conversion of Manila’s iconic ‘jeepneys’ into battery-operated versions that reduce emissions in the city.

 

“We are acutely aware of the everyday challenges faced by many communities around the world. ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ aims to assist some of those communities in the places we serve, to improve their environmental conditions and livelihoods. The three projects that we are supporting through ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ embody attributes that resonate strongly with us at Emirates,” said Will Löfberg – Emirates’ Vice President - International, Government and Environment Affairs. “They are innovative in their approach to sustainability and green technology, and are dedicated to ensuring that their communities will benefit from enhanced opportunities and a clean environment.”

 

The recipients of ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ funding were:

 

Ripple Africa: Changu Changu Moto fuel-efficient cook stove project, Malawi - Heritage Foundation: Moak Sharif Eco-Village, Pakistan - Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (iCSC): E-jeepneys, Philippines

 

‘A Greener Tomorrow’, which is funded by revenues from a range of Emirates Group recycling programmes, is the latest step in Emirates’ support for environmental initiatives.