The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment results of second UAE ‘National air pollutant inventory study’

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment results of second UAE ‘National air pollutant inventory study’

- Reduction in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, according to the National Air Pollutant Inventory Study.

- The study was conducted in collaboration with 128 federal and governmental entities and semi-governmental and private sectors.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment today unveiled the results of the second edition of the National Air Pollutant Inventory Study. The aim was to conduct an all-inclusive investigation on the amount of air pollutant emissions originating from various sectors in the country. The data used to prepare this edition consisted of emissions recorded until 2019.

The study comes as part of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment's efforts to improve air quality through several projects that will be launched as part of the UAE Environment Policy. Among its most important goals is to elevate air quality levels to protect society from the health effects resulting from their decline, thereby enhancing the well-being and prosperity of society and ensuring a better environment.

While preparing for the study, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment held a series of bilateral and consultative meetings and workshops in cooperation with 128 strategic partners and concerned specialized entities from the federal government, local authorities, the semi-governmental sector,