Ahead of COP28, the UAE capital continues to take major strides towards sustainability.
It’s the Year of Sustainability, and Abu Dhabi has been getting visibly greener for some time now, especially ahead of the upcoming COP28.
In that vein, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) recently revealed the achievements of programs and initiatives designed to expand the capital’s green space and tree-planting operations.
According to their recent report, the emirate is now home to 5 million trees, enhancing urban well-being and supporting the general sustainable aims. Trees in areas comprise 7% of Abu Dhabi City, 15% of Al Ain, and 30% of the Al Dhafra Region.
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As part of its focus on urban well-being and promoting lifelong health in its biodiverse ecosystem, DMT’s strategy focuses on continuously updating masterplans, collecting and analysing data allowing it to identify people impacted by urban development and curb urban sprawl.
The department plants trees such as the ‘Ghaf’ and ‘Neem’ trees, also referred to as the (Azdracht) trees, palm trees, Sammar trees, ‘Arak’ trees, and the ‘Markh’ trees, as well as other types of local and international plants and trees after studying their ability to interact with the natural surroundings in the emirate.
To support this initiative, the department is also working on monthly bulletins that will educate the community about plant types and guidelines and their integration into the ecosystem.
All of these programs are now aimed towards improving the quality of life in the emirate, maintaining its general appearance, and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the world’s most desirable places to live, work, and visit.
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