DEWA promotes the UAE’s journey that is rich with sustainable practices

DEWA promotes the UAE’s journey that is rich with sustainable practices

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in cooperation with the Emirates Marine Environmental Group, organised a campaign to clean the beaches of the Jebel Ali Marine Reserve. Several DEWA employees, their families, and employees of its subsidiaries participated in the campaign. This was in conjunction with World Environment Day 2023, which is observed on June 5 of each year, and is held under the theme #Beat_Plastic_Pollution. DEWA also organised two awareness sessions, various entertainment and awareness activities on converting plastic waste into textiles, and ways to adopt daily sustainable practices and reduce, recycle and reuse plastic.

DEWA’s Innovation Centre also launched a campaign to plant trees near the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. In addition, the Centre organised an awareness workshop in collaboration with Dubai Municipality Youth Council, to highlight urban farming for crops that thrive in the UAE climate, and the latest methods. It also showcased the importance of organic farming and ways to choose suitable soil and provide a sustainable and suitable environment for agriculture. DEWA also launched an awareness campaign on its internal channels and social media accounts, to encourage community members to reduce the use of plastic and recycling, increase the efficiency of