Sustainability

    UN official hails UAE’s environmentally-friendly endeavours

    DUBAI, 22nd June, 2022 (WAM) — Dr. Dena Assaf, United Nations Resident Coordinator for the United Arab Emirates, has commended the UAE’s environmentally-friendly endeavours in a bid to protect the environment and achieve the sustainable development goals. In this context, the UN official hailed the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s decision to ban the use […]

    EAD issues guide to help government, NGOs implement single-use plastic policy

    ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2022 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today organised an awareness session for government and private sector institutions, and the Green Business Network to familiarise them with the Single Use Plastic Policy (SUPP) Guide. The Agency publishes the guide in both Arabic and English to provide information on […]

    DoE adopts innovative policies to achieve Abu Dhabi’s vision for more sustainable future: Undersecretary
    22 Jun 2022

    ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2022 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) is adopting innovative policies to achieve its vision for a more sustainable future, said Ahmed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the DoE. He revealed that the DoE is currently working on developing the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Policy and Regulatory Framework, including the […]

    DEWA launches Smart Grid Report 2022

    DUBAI, 20th June, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its Smart Grid Report 2022. The report highlighted the latest information regarding DEWA’s smart grid and its role in sustaining DEWA’s position as one of the most outstanding utilities worldwide. The report also demonstrated the role of a smart grid in […]

    UAE President’s participation at MEF reflects international recognition of UAE as an active partner of the global community: Sultan Al Jaber

    ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2022 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s participation at the Leaders Meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), hosted by US President Joe Biden, reflects the international recognition of the UAE as an active and appreciated partner of the global community,” said […]

    Zayed University students land 2nd-prize at environment competition in China

    DUBAI, 14th June, 2022 (WAM) — A team of three students from Zayed University’s (ZU), College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS), have recently won the second place prize in the Smart Environment Category at the 2022 International Student Conference on Environment and Sustainability (ISCES 2022), which was held at Tongji University in China. Their […]

    ENOC Group bans single-use plastics across its operations

    DUBAI, 13th June, 2022 (WAM) — ENOC Group, announced today that it has banned single-use plastics across its operations as well as in its head office, to align with the UAE’s vision of promoting an inclusive green economy. In March 2020, the Group announced that it will begin a phase-out of single-use plastics and today […]

    UAE undertakes series of initiatives to promote Clean Ocean campaign: Mariam Almheiri

    ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE is undertaking various measures to protect its marine environment in the wake of growing ocean pollution, said Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment. “The pollution of our oceans is now reaching alarming levels through the release of toxic chemicals and plastic […]

    UAE prioritises food security: ICBA Acting Director General

    DUBAI, 9th June, 2022 (WAM) — Dr. Tarifa A. Alzaabi, Acting Director General of the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), said the UAE is prioritising food security in its development plans and aims to utilise the latest technologies to increase production and address related challenges. She then expressed her appreciation for the visit of […]

    Ajman Free Zone eco-friendly zone warehouses achieve LEED gold certification

    AJMAN, 9th June, 2022 (WAM) — Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) eco-friendly zone warehouses have received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification after fulfilling all the requirements prescribed within the LEED rating system as created and maintained by the US Green Building Council. The LEED certification programme is administered by the Green […]