Dr. Amna Al Dahak: Approval of the Blue Residency enhances climate action and the community’s contribution to preserving the environment in the UAE

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Published May 16th, 2024 - 07:31 GMT

HE Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment
HE Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment

Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, stated that today’s Cabinet approval of the “Blue Residency” reflects the UAE’s aim to enhance climate action and redouble environment conservation efforts in the country.

Her Excellency said: “The approval of the Blue Residency comes in line with the Year of Sustainability, as it recognises the efforts of individuals who contribute to enriching climate and environmental work in the country. It also strengthens the UAE’s position as a global hub for sustainability and spotlights its role in creating climate-smart and environmentally friendly solutions. The approval of the residency will go a long way in supporting the country’s efforts to achieve Net Zero by 2050.”

Her Excellency added: “We are working in cooperation with all relevant authorities in the UAE to implement its climate and environmental plans and support its national goals by engaging the private sector and community members in the country’s sustainable development. The Blue Residency will have a major role in attracting talents in the field including innovators, and climate champions from all over the world, who will contribute to the advancement of the UAE’s work in fostering a sustainable future for all.”
 

Background Information

UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

Environmental action has witnessed significant developments at the institutional level over four decades, starting with the Supreme Committee for Environment in 1975, to the Federal Environment Agency in 1993, and then the Ministry of Environment and Water in 2006. These developments reflected, on one hand, the progress of interest in environmental issues, locally and internationally, and on the other hand, the expansion in the perception of the value of environmental element in the overall development in the UAE.

UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

Environmental action has witnessed significant developments at the institutional level over four decades, starting with the Supreme Committee for Environment in 1975, to the Federal Environment Agency in 1993, and then the Ministry of Environment and Water in 2006. These developments reflected, on one hand, the progress of interest in environmental issues, locally and internationally, and on the other hand, the expansion in the perception of the value of environmental element in the overall development in the UAE.

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