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    ‘Dubai Can’ campaign achieves far-reaching results

    DUBAI, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) — ‘Dubai Can’, the citywide sustainability movement launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, in February 2022, has generated significant results in line with World Water Day. One month since the launch of the sustainability campaign on […]

    Protect the environment to avail discounts in Abu Dhabi through new Baadr app

    Environment Agency Abu Dhabi app aims to promote sustainable, eco-friendly choices Abu Dhabi: A new rewards app will now provide a range of rewards, including discounts at several Abu Dhabi venues, for residents engaging in environment-friendly activities. Released by Abu Dhabi’s environment sector regulator, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Baadr app aims to reduce […]

    Protect mangrove forests while kayaking, Abu Dhabi urges
    23 Mar 2022

    Kayakers must not litter or disturb wildlife, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi cautions Abu Dhabi: Kayaking is a popular winter activity in the UAE and enthusiasts particularly enjoy the scenic routes created by the lush mangrove forests along the coastlines. Abu Dhabi’s environment sector regulator — the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) — has now urged […]

    How to beat plastic pollution before it destroys us

    Dubai Can initiative and levy on single-use plastic bags will help reduce our dependence Plastic is so cheap and durable that it’s used to manufacture almost everything. Look around you, and you will find that plastic has become an integral part of our lives. What makes plastic dangerous is that it’s not easily degradable. That’s why it’s […]

    Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi issues executive regulation for integrated waste management

    ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2022 (WAM) — As the environmental competent authority responsible for regulating and protecting the environment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has issued the executive regulation for integrated waste management, which were approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in […]

    Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2023 cycle

    ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2022 (WAM) — The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising organisations and high schools with sustainability solutions, has officially announced that the 2023 cycle is now open for submissions. Entries will be accepted until 6th July 2022 through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises, non-profit […]

    UAE, Netherlands sign MoU on hydrogen energy
    22 Mar 2022

    DUBAI, 22nd March, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Dutch Ministry for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on hydrogen energy. The MoU was signed by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade […]

    AUS announces Climate Action Plan to support UAE’s net-zero pledge
    21 Mar 2022

    SHARJAH, 1st March, 2022 (WAM) — American University of Sharjah (AUS) has announced that it is developing its first comprehensive Climate Action Plan with the goal to reduce the university’s carbon emissions. The plan further aligns the university’s sustainability efforts with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative announced in October 2021. As part […]

    Green Hydrogen, one of DEWA’s solutions to diversify energy sources
    21 Mar 2022

    DUBAI, 2nd March, 2022 (WAM) – Today, the world is witnessing an increasing demand to invest in clean and renewable energy sources, which will change the global energy scene in the next few years using environmentally friendly and relatively low-cost energy sources. In line with this global trend, green hydrogen for power generation and supporting […]

    DEWA ensures sustainability of water resources: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
    21 Mar 2022

    DUBAI, 21st March, 2022 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), said DEWA works in accordance with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to continue developing a world-class infrastructure that keeps pace with the […]