AD Ports Group sponsors Arctic research team to spearhead sustainable transport solutions

The UAE’s AD Ports Group is sponsoring a pioneering expedition to address the environmental impacts of climate change on the Arctic region, according to a statement. The Arctic Challenge expedition will collect data that will inform sustainable solutions through the adoption of new smart technology, AD Ports Senior VP Elman Al Khalaqi said in the statement.

What is the Arctic Challenge? Founded by Tony Gregory (LinkedIn) in partnership with the UN’s Environment Programme’s Clean Sea Initiative, the Arctic Challenge is an unassisted and motorless rowing expedition across the Arctic Ocean. The challenge aims to promote gender equality and environmental advocacy as well as raise awareness about ocean protection and plastic pollution. Three UAE residents — Toby Gregory, Orlagh Dempsey, and Andy Savill — are rowing an unsupported 1.5k km journey to raise awareness about ocean protection and habit degradation.

What’s AD’s angle? AD Ports will support the Arctic Challenge team by providing advanced technologies and innovative research methodologies to collect the comprehensive data needed to develop sustainable solutions in shipping.