Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch ‘Waste to Zero’, a global initiative to mobilize and advance waste decarbonization efforts, and to establish a circular economy platform. The initiative is...
Environment ministry reclassifies 64 air quality monitoring stations in UAE
DUBAI, UAE - As part of the Year of Sustainability initiative, UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has updated the classification of 64 air quality monitoring stations. This reclassification is consistent with the ministry's 2022 directive that set forth the requirements for classifying these stations, reinforcing the country's...
UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work launches Waste-free Schools project
DUBAI, UAE - The UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work held its second meeting, chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment. The meeting saw the roll-out of the Waste-free Schools project that aims to promote the adoption of circular economy principles in schools....
UAE climate change ministry launches roadmap to plant 100m mangroves by 2030
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) launched the roadmap for the National Carbon Sequestration Project, which aims to plant 100 million mangroves in the country by 2030. This is as part of its efforts to implement the UAE's strategic initiative to achieve Net...
MoCCAE highlights role of UAE Climate Change Research Network
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) organized an awareness session on the UAE Climate Change Research Network (CCRN). The event highlighted the importance of research in exploring innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions. It also emphasized the Network’s role in strengthening the...UAE to fund project against red palm weevil
The red palm weevil is said to be a highly destructive pest that blights palm trees.
UAE signs deal with France for food security
The signing of the MoU reportedly coincided with the visit of the French President Emmanuel Macron to the UAE.
UAE announces Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative
The national drive aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the UAE the first MENA to do so.
UAE pulls up underperforming tax authority, energy ministry
The UAE has said some underperforming government offices and ministries have 90 days to improve their digital services.
UAE unveils three initiatives to mark World Environment Day
UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has signed an MoU with idea innovator company Ideanco to collaborate in promoting climate solutions
