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The UAE Government has issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority to further promote sustainable practices across sectors, preserve biodiversity, and expand natural reserves and green spaces in the emirate. The initiative is aimed at creating a solid foundation for the green economy to flourish and enhance Dubai’s role in the global movement to combat climate change.
Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani has been appointed as the Director General of the newly launched entity. The Executive Council of Dubai has emphasised its commitment to becoming one of the world’s most environmentally resilient cities and setting an example for sustainable urban development. The newly established authority is aligned with the UAE’s objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
By deeply integrating the principles of economic, social, and environmental sustainability into its growth strategies, Dubai seeks to be at the global forefront of sustainable urban development. With this balanced approach, Dubai aspires to set a benchmark for cities worldwide, demonstrating how sustainable practices can drive prosperity, enhance quality of life, and contribute to the global effort against climate change.
The newly launched authority will be tasked with enhancing Dubai’s future preparedness by ensuring the highest standards of sustainable development and biodiversity preservation. He further said that Dubai has set itself the goal of becoming one of the world’s top-10 ranked cities in leading environmental and resource sustainability indices by 2033.
The new entity will implement strategic programmes to bolster the sustainability of natural resources, optimise the use of local resources, conserve the emirate’s biodiversity, accelerate the development of the green economy, and reduce the carbon footprint. The authority will also assist decision-makers in creating development policies, planning processes, and strategic performance metrics to ensure biodiversity protection, climate change mitigation, and enhanced food security.
The authority’s areas of focus extend to initiatives and policies geared towards achieving Dubai’s strategic environmental objectives, including a 100 percent shift to clean energy by 2050 and a 90 percent enhancement in air quality according to WHO guidelines by 2033.
