Today's Edition
ABU DHABI (WAM)
The UAE will join the global community tomorrow (on Thursday) in marking World Environment Day, observed this year under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”.
The UAE’s participation highlights its call for concerted international efforts to address plastic waste while promoting resource efficiency, biodiversity protection, and a shift towards a circular economy and sustainable development.
The occasion aligns with the UAE’s advanced steps to curb plastic pollution and limit its production. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched a comprehensive programme to monitor plastic waste in the UAE’s marine and coastal environments, conducting scientific studies and applying their findings to enhance efforts in reducing plastic waste.
In support of this drive, the government has issued a decision governing the use of single-use products, including a complete ban on all single-use plastic bags by 2024, and other types of single-use bags by 2026.
On World Environment Day, the UAE reaffirms its commitment to developing and implementing policies, strategies, legislation and programmes aimed at building a sustainable future that balances economic and social growth with environmental protection.
The country continues to strengthen its sustainability principles through pioneering initiatives and innovative solutions that protect natural resources, enhance biodiversity, and promote environmentally responsible practices, in line with national goals to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
