DEWA: a major supporter of the UAE’s efforts in climate action

  • Date: 06-Jun-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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DEWA: a major supporter of the UAE’s efforts in climate action

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) attaches great importance to achieving a balance between providing electricity and water services to more than one million customers in Dubai according to the highest international standards; reducing carbon emissions to protect the environment; and contributing to achieving sustainable development. DEWA also supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which seeks to enhance interaction with components of the economic sector in Dubai and the UAE, promoting competitiveness and enhancing sustainable development. This is by investing in the unique and distinguished strategic location of Dubai, and its advanced infrastructure, so that it remains the preferred destination for major international companies.

On World Environment Day, held this year under the theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution', HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, highlighted DEWA’s commitment to supporting the vision and directives of the wise leadership to protect the environment and natural resources to preserve the right of future generations to live in a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

Al Tayer pointed out that climate change is the greatest threat to the future of humanity. It affects many aspects of life, including public health, food and water availability, air quality, living spaces, wildlife, and biodiversity. Therefore,