Author Archives: Marika


About Marika

I graduated from the University of Wroclaw (Poland) in the faculty of Geography with a specialization in Social and Economic Geography. During my Master's studies, I did a semester abroad at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. I love live music, vegetarian cuisine, nature, traveling, and meeting new people. My life motto is: "Be happy for this moment, this moment is your life."

2013 Zayed Future Energy Prize Award Winners

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Zayed Future Energy Prize Award Winners

As a part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, CleanTechnica was invited to attend the 2013 Zayed Future Energy Prize awards ceremony held at the Emirates Palace on January 15, 2013. The Zayed Future Energy Prize, managed by Masdar, reflects the great vision of the late founding father and former president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, who instilled a passion for sustainable development and environmental conservation into the national strategy … Read More

Wendy: Art, Architecture, & Environment Mix Together In Abu Dhabi (Exclusive Photos)

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Wendy Lights Night Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach

Wendy isn’t just a fun name — it’s also a super green architectural creation. After a tour of Shams 1 — the largest single-unit solar power plant in the world — CleanTechnica director Zachary Shahan and I received a “VIP Media” tour of Wendy as part of our journey in Abu Dhabi (UAE). Wendy is a 56-foot-tall award-winning art installation that has been placed on Corniche beach to highlight Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week … Read More