UAE’s Green Development Strategy was launched under the theme “A Green Economy for Sustainable Development” in 2012. It was launched by UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The main objective of this strategy is to transform the national economy into a low carbon green economy. It is based on the development of knowledge and innovation.

Apart from that UAE has launched many series of national initiatives. There are a set of measures also taken on the use of innovative solutions and practices to support this initiative.

A few of the measures are as follows:

1.       To reduce and minimize the ecological footprint

2.       To improvise the transport sector in line with sustainability

3.       To adopt sustainable construction and build green buildings

4.       To use clean energy

5.       To research and use technology to reduce and development of carbon capture

The strategy is divided into 6 tracks:

1.       green energy

2.       green investment

3.       green cities

4.       climate change

5.       green life

6.       green technology

Green economy aims to strengthen the role of economic growth. This is one of the factor which strengthens in achieving the sustainable development. This will help to combat poverty which will expand and conserve the natural resources. The strategy analyzes opportunities and challenges in all vital sectors. They are developing long term proactive plans. The strategy would like to launch research and studies for sustainably developing the future of all fields and sectors in UAE. In addition to that the strategy also aims to address the important issue of climate change.

As you all know that UAE has arid desert climate. It receives very low rainfall and temperature is high during the summer months. There are 3 different regions in terms of terrain such as the desert region, low coastal area and the mountainous region.

In line with UAE Vision 2021, there are many programs and projects that are in pipeline to achieve sustainability. Due to varied human factors there are many challenges faced by the ecosystem. The government is taking various steps to transform the issues to sustainable opportunities. As you are aware that land exploitation, over population, climate change… are a few causes which is being tackled.

In Abu Dhabi an entity by the name Environment Agency was launched to protect the environment and wildlife, make suggestions, conduct research, preserve biological diversity. The various sectors in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are required to coordinate with this agency with regards to environmental affairs.

There are various responsibilities of the agency to protect the environment.

A few of the responsibilities are as follows:

1.       Propose and devise methods for using water optimally

2.       Prioritize studies and research on the environment and wildlife

3.       Devise strategies to treat industrial liquid wastes

4.       Conduct research on the impact of oil wastes and devise solutions

5.       Implement steps to treat hazardous chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides

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