From Sea Heroes to Green Architecture: 6 ways UAE is building a sustainable future

From Sea Heroes to Green Architecture: 6 ways UAE is building a sustainable future

From protecting its coastlines to building energy efficient buildings, the UAE is taking collective action towards a sustainable future.

On Sunday, the country launched a new campaign to highlight success stories in sustainability in a bid to get more people to contribute to UAE’s efforts in climate action.

The move aims to encourage members of the local community to engage with and support climate action-related strategies. UAE is hoping that the more people join in the initiative, it will generate a positive impact and create an environmentally aware community.

Here are six initiatives the country is taking to get to net zero:

1. Green Architecture: Some of the UAE’s most iconic buildings are also some of its most sustainable. In 2010, the UAE Cabinet approved the Green Building and Sustainable Building standards to be applied across the country. The project is expected to save Dh10 billion by 2030 and reduce around 30 per cent of carbon emissions. In addition to this, several private companies have been investing in making buildings energy efficient. At a recent, property development company Aldar revealed that they had invested Dh 70 million in upgrading the fittings of their old properties to increase their energy efficiency.

2. Sea Heroes: With an