Dubai’s successful water reclamation boosts green economy vision

Dubai’s successful water reclamation boosts green economy vision

Dubai: Dubai’s rise as one of the world’s best cities to live and work has been underpinned by a sustainability strategy that prioritises harmony with nature. At the core of this strategy is a commitment to optimising the use of the emirate’s natural resources.

An ambitious water reclamation programme, spearheaded by Dubai Municipality for over five decades, has been a crucial component of the city’s efforts to prudently manage its ecological assets.

The programme has seen Dubai achieving an impressive water reuse rate of 90% and significantly curbing its reliance on desalinated water and groundwater. By 2030, Dubai aims to increase recycled water utilisation to 100 per cent.

The dividends of achieving this target go beyond the domain of resource management. Dubai Municipality’s water reuse strategy aligns with the goals of the emirate’s Net Zero-carbon strategy.

Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050

Apart from safeguarding vital groundwater resources for future generations, water recycling also substantially saves the electricity needed for energy-intensive desalination, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Dubai’s leadership recognised at an early stage that water conservation is key to ensuring sustainable development. - Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality

Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said: “Dubai’s leadership recognised at an early