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NEW DELHI: The United Arab Emirates has ranked first among Arab countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), underscoring the success of the nation’s proactive, whole-of-society, and integrated government approach to climate action, ecosystem vitality, and environmental health, reported WAM.
The 2026 EPI evaluates countries across 47 performance indicators grouped into 12 issue categories and three overarching policy objectives including Environmental Health, Ecosystem Vitality, and Climate Change.
The UAE’s impressive climb is attributed to strong, balanced scoring across these key pillars. The nation has excelled by investing heavily in environmental infrastructure, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and bridging critical data gaps using cutting-edge technologies.
In a statement, Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said, “The UAE’s environmental stewardship is not a recent development, but a core value woven into the nation’s fabric. Building on the enduring environmental legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his visionary recognition of the importance of protecting the environment and conserving natural resources, the UAE continues to reinforce this strategic approach across government institutions, the private sector, and society.
He further said, “With some of the largest solar plants in the world we are setting new benchmarks for the region and the world in renewable energy”.
