About UAE Whitepaper
This report, Securing the UAE’s Leadership in Environmental Sustainability, is a whitepaper that provides in-depth analysis of the UAE’s progress, strategy and challenges in areas affecting the environment. The report evaluates six critical dimensions of sustainability, presenting key findings and recommendations for continued advancement. It was commissioned by Agility Global and developed by Horizon Group, a global research and analysis firm.
Key Highlights
Potential of UAE’s Green Agenda
c160,000
New jobs
up to 5%
5% GDP growth
Dubai
Dubai banned single-use plastics in January 2024
c7.5k Hectares Coastal Area Restored
4.5k hectares to follow by 2030
In Abu Dhabi...
40%
Taxis are hybrid
42%
Buses meet low-emission standards
UAE
16%
of UAE territory under protection
12%
of UAE territorial waters under protection
UAE
First country in MEA to commit to Net Zero by 2050
>1,000
Electric vehicle charging points installed in Dubai by 2025.
Press Release
The United Arab Emirates remains the leader, by most key measures, in environmental sustainability and climate action across the Gulf and Africa, says a new report that tracks government and business policies, practices and investment.
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