Blogs

12 May 2026

Is your Environmental Baseline fit for purpose?

Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBS) are a cornerstone of the environmental impact assessment process. In principle, they define the ecological and physical state of a site before development begins, establishing the reference point against which all predicted and actual impacts are measured. In practice, many EBS reports submitted across the Gulf and wider region are technically compliant but operationally inadequate. They tick the regulatory box, but they do not always inform the project’s purpose.

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8 Mar 2026

Blue-Green Infrastructure: The Global Standards Shaping Resilient Cities

Cities today experience unprecedented environmental pressures, becoming hotter, wetter, and more densely populated than at any point in human history. This urban expansion often comes at the expense of natural landscapes. The loss of blue and green spaces, combined with the increase in impervious surfaces, significantly reduces a city’s ability to absorb water during rainfall, making it heavily reliant on grey infrastructure to manage stormwater. One of the key solutions to address urban and environmental challenges is Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI).

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6 Jan 2026

Resilient by Design: Mangroves of the Arabian Gulf

At the narrow boundary where land meets sea, mangroves persist as one of the few tree systems capable of surviving some of the planet’s harshest coastal conditions. Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that occupy the intertidal zone between land and sea. Globally, they are associated with tropical coastlines, yet in the Arabian Gulf and surrounding seas, mangroves persist under some of the most extreme environmental conditions.

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