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Green Practices at Abu Dhabi Municipality-EEG's Community Lecture |
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by Rohan Kapur | 13-11-2014 22:06
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Recently, I attended a Community Lecture organized by the EEG on the topic ?Green Municipal Infrastructure-Practices from Abu Dhabi Municipality?. This lecture dealt on the green ways which an institution such as a municipality can adopt to safeguard the future of the city, emirate, country and even the whole world. This lecture was given by Mr. Khalid, who hopped in at the last moment, because the scheduled speaker could not make it on time. Nevertheless, Mr. Khalid was able to present the same in a very efficient manner. He started off by telling us that tourists are attracted to any city on the basis of two things- The community and the infrastructure. The Abu Dhabi Municipality?s sustainability team ensures that the infrastructure is maintained in a green way. They believe that major economic structural improvement is an asset for the country. Mr. Khalid told us that they have invested $2,000,000,000,000 till 2015 for the green infrastructural development. It is a very hefty sum, but the returns are amazing. How? I?ll tell you. Because, According to the Environmental Agency of Abu Dhabi, This cost is known as social cost and returns 5% more returns every year. If their infrastructure is sustainable, it will benefit in the long run, while other emirates will have to keep refurbishing it once in every few years. Some of the implemented plans for sustainable infrastructure are: 1. Geo-Grid:- This is a grid made of geo-synthetic material which distributes the stress caused by the heavy traffic on the roads if this grid is placed beneath the coal tar.(Take a look at the first picture to see what it looks like). It also increases safety as it reduces cracks. Cold In-Place Pavement Recycling:-Now this was something completely new. A Vehicle Passes over the Road, and slowly crumbles each and every bit of it. Then while it is still passing over, it melts the components with very hot air and adds some chemicals which are supplied to it with from a vehicle behind it through a pipeline. Finally, it levels the pavement, thus recycling it completely automatically and instantly. Cool! 3. Recycled Crushed Aggregates(RCA):- In Bani-Yas, roads that cannot be In-place recycled, are crushed and then sent to the factory at Bani Yas in Abu Dhabi, to come out as fresh material for building new roads. This crushed aggregate lasts for years according to them. So basically, they make sure that if the roads become worn out, they are definitely recycled. 4. Public Lighting:- They have converted all the street lights in Abu Dhabi which were full of CFL bulbs to all LEDs. Again, the cost vs returns debate comes into the point of view. LEDs have amazing returns as compared to their cost. They replaced more than 320,000 poles and made the lighting in Abu Dhabi, efficient, sufficient and sustainable. In a nutshell, I got to learn a lot about the functioning of the Abu Dhabi as I live in Sharjah and about their many sustainability practices. All in all, it was a very fruitful experience learning something new as usual on this amazing platform. |
       
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Posted 27-11-2014 05:44
@Cong, Thanks for your comments. Green practices are paramount importance for the conservation of environment. These lectures are always entertaining.
Posted 20-11-2014 14:34
That was an interesting experience, Rohan Kapur. Thank you for your share. Hope you see how important Green Practices are to environment protection.
Posted 16-11-2014 09:22
@Mohit, Thanks for your comments. Abu Dhabi is pioneer in sustainability indeed.
Posted 15-11-2014 18:24
@Rahul, Thanks for your comments. I agree a picture speaks a thousand words.
Posted 15-11-2014 18:23
Thanks Rohan for sharing such a nice and vivid report, that's why Abu Dhabi is contributing its highest percentage towards sustainability.
Posted 15-11-2014 14:28
Thank you Rohan for the article. We got to learn about green practices of Abu Dhabi. Thanks for putting it in points along with vivid pictures. :)
Posted 15-11-2014 14:00
@ Sadam, Thanks for your comments. Yes, indeed we all are lucky in one aspect or the other. The best part is sharing the same at Tunza Eco-Generation platform, which is unique & wonderful.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:51
@Mondher, Thanks for your comments. You are right, normally nature takes a back stage in development but Abu Dhabi & UAE as a whole is indeed an exception to this rule.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:50
@ Swathy, Thanks for your comments. Come & attend these lectures sometime.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:48
@ Christy, Thanks for your overwhelming comments. We are really proud of & thankful to this nation for giving us so much knowledge, exposure & opportunities.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:46
@Zahraa, Thanks for your comments. I visited Masdar City many times. It is totally Green technology.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:43
@ Praveena, Thanks for your comments. Malaysia is rich in natural resources & the whole country is very green.
I had the privilege of visiting your country three times and I liked it.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:40
@ DhiroJ, Thanks for your comments. You may follow their web sites as well like Wam.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:37
@ Jekk,Thanks for your comments. This lecture was about real progress happening in the country. This technology is in place & being used all over.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:36
@ Wilfandi, Thanks for your comments. Yes, Abu Dhabi is becoming more energy efficient day-by-day.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:34
@ Arushi, Thanks for your comments. Abu Dhabi is indeed the greenest & biggest. They are pioneers in Cold in Place pavement recycling concept. in the UAE.
Posted 15-11-2014 13:33
Thanx for sharing . Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other states of Emirates are doing well in the aspects of Enviromential projects and activities .
You are lucky to be there and attend such lectures and events .
Good job Rohan
Posted 15-11-2014 01:01
It is no question that there is this big dilemme when it comes to balancing nature with the industries and fatal changes of our world . I hope this lecture was benificial to you
And can I just point out on how much I love Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general? That country has been focused on developing true bases to save our nature and it is highly appreciated
Posted 14-11-2014 23:34
Wanted to be present for the lecture but couldn't make it because we had another eco venture in school. Thanks for the information, Rohan!
Posted 14-11-2014 17:53
Thank you for the vivid story of the lecture, Rohan. I think the people residing in the city of Dubai must feel proud of themselves. Going green city shows high level of awareness of the citizen, wealth of the city and capacity for the future growth. Congratulations for residing in an awesome city like Dubai :)
Posted 14-11-2014 17:32
i wish i had attended it !
the UAE support energy and clean energy especially by making a city depend and work by renewable energy which it is Masder city in abu Dhabi
Posted 14-11-2014 14:40
Adu dhabi has turned into a highly progressive country and it really inspires me to realise the same thing in my country . Taking Abu Dhabi as an example, I hope our country would progressed into a more eco-green country too :)
Posted 14-11-2014 12:16
Thanks for the kind information friend. I've also listen many good news about abu dhabi. I have seen its progress via youtube as well.
Posted 14-11-2014 11:53
This is such an awesome lecture! I am so amazed about you- giving time to be more equipped on sustainable matters. Nice! Hope the lecture will turn into reality and yes, in the long run, that will be efficient. I expect many projects and programs to come relating to sustainable and fruitful ways in balancing the nature and your municipality's industry. Nice report!
Posted 14-11-2014 08:22
Interesting story from you. It is amazing to know that Abu Dhabi has transformed into a more energy efficient country and I hope many countries will follow what Abu Dhabi has done.
Posted 14-11-2014 04:37
Thanks for sharing details. Abu Dhabi currently is supposed to be the Greenest emirate of the UAE and it is evident from your report. Cold-in-place pavement recycling is really a cool way of recycling . Thanks for your report , Rohan.
Posted 13-11-2014 23:47