Go-Green.ae, an eco-portal launched in 2008, has been nominated for the 'Technology for the Future Award' instituted by Open Planet Ideas.
Sharad Agarwal, Founder of Go-Green.ae stated, "We are delighted to have been nominated as the Top 10 finalists for this prestigious award. The winner will be decided by voting. We encourage all our environment supporters to vote for us and help position our cause on a global platform".
Open Planet Ideas is an online community set up by Sony and WWF to harness the ingenuity and innovation out there to help tackle environmental challenges. The 'Technology for the Future Award' is instituted to recognize smart ideas for addressing the big environmental issues facing our planet.
'Go Green' web portal was launched in 2008 to remind people to be mindful of and sensitive to the natural environment in our daily life The main objective of the site is to increase the awareness of environmental issues that affect the future of the planet.
Go-Green.ae features 'Green Stories' that demonstrate the steps taken by corporations as part of their commitment to preserve the planet. Global organisations such as Panasonic, Orange, Toshiba, Cisco, Discover, Dell, HSBC, Google, Emirates Airlines, Marriott, Hotels and Resorts Intercontinental Hotels, Grand Hyatt, Zipcar, Nissan and Mazda share their 'Green Innovations' online.
Go-Green.ae is updated 24/7 with information relating to news, events, technologies, videos, web resources and success stories in the field of energy conservation, sustainability and environmental protection. The recently launched 'Green Heroes Program' gives credit and encouragement to individuals who have contributed in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Go-Green.ae won the Alternate Energy Award at ADIPEC, in recognition of its contribution to promoting environmental awareness and also featured on CNN for its coverage on Dubai's participation in Earth Hour. Go-Green.ae won the Eco Site Award from a US based company that recognizes Green sites that promote Ecology, Health, Safety and the Environment.
