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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, ICBA, and Federal Youth Authority hold Youth Circle on Sustainable Agrifood Systems

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in cooperation with the Federal Youth Authority and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), hosted a Youth Circle event titled “Sustainable Agrifood Systems under Climate Change” today. This Youth Circle event aligns with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability and its “Today
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment conducts preparatory workshop to bolster National Biodiversity Strategy

As part of the Year of Sustainability and in preparation for hosting the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment organised a preparatory workshop to update the National Biodiversity Strategy and its action plan in line with international guidelines and the […]
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Hosts Inception Workshop for UAE National Adaptation Plan (NAP)

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Zayed University, conducted a two-day Inception Workshop for the UAE’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) at Zayed University’s Dubai Campus. His Excellency Essa Al Hashmi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sustainable Communities Sector
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Reclassifies 64 Air Quality Monitoring Stations in the UAE

As part of the Year of Sustainability initiative and in line with efforts to enhance the quality of life for better community health and welfare, the 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 […]
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Power Generation Study by Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Reveals 20% Reduction in Nitrogen Oxide Emissions in the UAE

A study conducted by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with entities involved in power generation in the United Arab Emirates, has revealed a significant decrease of 20% in nitrogen oxide emissions resulting from power generation activities. The study focused on measuring the intensity of nitrogen oxide emissions associated with
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Issues a Ministerial Decree on the Regulation of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 May 2023: In alignment with its duty to develop solutions and regulations to combat climate change, enhance air quality, and safeguard the environment, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment issued Decree No. (138) of 2023. This decree pertains to regulating the use and distribution of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in […]
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment hosted Fourth Veterinary Medicine Scientific Forum “One Health Approach for Sustainability”

As part of its alignment with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in partnership with the sub-regional office of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), hosted the Fourth Veterinary Medicine Scientific Forum under the slogan ‘One Health Approach for Sustainability’. The two-day Dubai forum aims to
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment hosted the Cement and Concrete Decarbonisation Workshop event today to tackle the critical contributors to the UAE’s carbon footprint. Embodied emissions, associated with the manufacturing, transportation, and construction of building materials, account for 10% of the country’s total CO2 emissions. The Cement and
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Essa Al-Ghurair Investment Sign MoU

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Essa Al-Ghurair Investment (EGI) to collaborate on the National Carbon Sequestration Project. Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri attended the signing ceremony, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Essa Abdullah Al
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches Food and Agriculture Entrepreneurs Programme

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launched the Food and Agriculture Entrepreneurs Programme, designed to help young participants hone their skills in managing agriculture and livestock projects. Set to be implemented from 2023 to 2025, the programme forms part of the ‘Transformational Projects’ initiative of the Council of Ministers, and offers an integrated