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Dubai to increase its emissions reduction rate to 50% by end of 2030

In line with plans to implement Dubai's strategy to reduce carbon emissions, the Dubai Supreme Energy Council has announced the UAE's roadmap to double the amount of carbon emissions to 50 percent by the end of 2030 as an attempt by various Dubai entities.

Together with the council's affiliates and bodies, they helped reduce the net carbon dioxide emissions in Dubai as a result of projects and initiatives implemented in the emirate over the past 10 years, particularly advanced infrastructure in the road and transport sectors, power generation, water desalination, waste, industrial sector and other vital sectors with a common impact.


Sustainable Future


Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of the Emirates of Dubai, said: "Dubai is committed to working with cities around the world that are eager for sustainability and positive climate action to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing pollutants. Achieve the goals of the Paris climate agreement to address the causes of global warming. 

He added: "Dubai meets the vision of His Majesty Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai that Allah preserve him and His Majesty's orders Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al. Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and president of the Executive Council, continues to strengthen his leadership among the best cities, the world for living, working and quality of life.

"Dubai's announcement to double its carbon emissions reduction rate to 50 percent by 2030 demonstrates the UAE's full commitment to a sustainable future, both locally and globally, especially as the announcement coincides with Expo City Dubai hosting the conference of the parties. COP 28) was held in the UAE.


Roadmap


Ahmed Bouti al-Muhayrabi, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai, said: In line with His Majesty's vision Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the UAE. Dubai, God bless him, to increase reliance on clean and renewable energy sources, and achieve "carbon neutrality (zero carbon emissions) in the emirate of Dubai by 2050. The council assessed carbon emissions for years to come in partnership with the relevant authorities. In Dubai to achieve the necessary measures to limit rising greenhouse gas emissions and then draw up a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality targets by 2050.


He noted that this announcement coincides with the UAE's hosting of the COP 28 Conference and in line with the trends of the UAE as a leading city in achieving best practices in the field of green development.


The plan meets the trends of the emirate as a pioneer city in implementing best practices for green development.

The first project of its kind for Middle Eastern cities


The chief executive of the C40 Climate Change Leadership Network, Mark Watts, congratulated Dubai on its commitment to contributing to global efforts to tackle climate change by launching an action plan to keep temperatures below 1.5°C.


Stating that the first such plan for Middle Eastern cities is consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement, he said by setting targets for large-scale cities and part routes, a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. "Dubai was able to build the largest solar power station available," he added. In one part of the world, in addition to the presence of at least 75 per cent hybrid or electric vehicles in the city, which confirms Dubai's global standing in climate action.



2024-01-23 10:22:00

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