UAE Council for Circular Economy focuses on four key sectors

UAE Council for Circular Economy focuses on four key sectors

UAE - The UAE's Circular Economy Council, at its second meeting for 2023, has focused on accelerating the implementation of the circular economy policy in four main sectors -- manufacturing, food, infrastructure and transport.

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), said: "To understand how the circular economy works, we must also realise how essential it is to integrate its principles into various aspects of the economic value chain. In order to achieve our collective goal of reaching net zero emissions, we need to preserve limited resources, such as natural materials and precious metals, and the global circular trade system, not just production and consumption.

“We must also commit to accurate assessment, research analysis, and redesigning our current systems worldwide to ensure a comprehensive and smooth transition from the traditional linear economy model to the circular one."

Pivotal role

Mariam bint Mohammed Al Muhairi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, pointed to the importance of enhancing the circular economy model and its pivotal role in consolidating the three principles of recycling represented in eliminating waste, reducing material and resource consumption, and reducing harmful emissions.

Almheiri said: "The meeting of the UAE Council