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UMM AL QAIWAIN (WAM)
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in collaboration with Umm Al Qaiwain Municipality, marked Earth Day 2025 with a special edition of its national programme, For Our Emirates We Plant, held at Mangrove Beach.
The event brought together government entities, private sector organisations, academic institutions and community volunteers. A total of 1,200 mangrove saplings were planted, bringing the total number of native trees planted under EEG programmes to 2,147,367.
Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), welcomed participants and praised the continued partnership with Umm Al Qaiwain Municipality, highlighting alignment with the UAE’s Plant the Emirates campaign. She noted EEG’s longstanding role in national reforestation, having planted over one million indigenous trees across the region.
Since 2007, EEG’s efforts have helped remove more than 186,213 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. Mangroves were selected for their ability to absorb up to four times more carbon dioxide than terrestrial forests, while also protecting coastlines and supporting marine biodiversity.
The event supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land and Partnerships for the Goals. It also reflects the UAE’s 2025 national theme, the Year of Community, promoting collective action and environmental responsibility.
EEG extended thanks to Umm Al Qaiwain Municipality and supporters including Ayrat Kamaltinov, Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City, Labotel LLC, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Middle East Energy Dubai, MidEast Data Systems LLC, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, National Bonds, Sahara Group, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, The Tower Plaza Hotel and United Hospitality Management.
As the saplings took root, they stood as a symbol of shared commitment to climate resilience and a greener future. EEG closed with a renewed call for public engagement in environmental action, reaffirming its motto, Together for a Better Environment.
