Umm Al Qaiwain’s Big Plan to Save the Environment

The Government of Umm Al Qaiwain is working hard to protect the environment and make sure natural resources are used wisely. They have started many projects to help the environment, including the Umm Al Qaiwain Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy. This plan aims to make the blue economy a big part of the emirate’s income by focusing on things like maritime transport, eco-tourism, and sustainable fishing.

During the COP28 conference, Umm Al Qaiwain launched new guidelines for their Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy. They are working with the Ministry of Economy, Emirates Nature-WWF, and the World Wildlife Fund to make this happen. These guidelines encourage businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices in areas like tourism and seafood.

To fight plastic pollution, Umm Al Qaiwain’s Executive Council decided to reduce single-use products and promote reusable alternatives in all stores. This decision is part of their ongoing efforts to improve the environment in 2024.

Umm Al Qaiwain Municipality has also started many projects to keep the emirate green. They have signed agreements to improve farming, planted trees in industrial areas, and given out free plant saplings to residents. They have also run educational programs in schools to teach kids about the importance of protecting the environment.

Innovation is a big part of Umm Al Qaiwain’s plan. During Innovation Month, they held workshops, exhibitions, and lectures to show how new ideas can help the environment. They also hosted the ‘Art UAQ’ festival, where local artists showed how art and the environment can work together.

Another cool project was the ‘Greening Our World’ campaign by Umm Al Qaiwain Mall. They planted 1,000 saplings in schools and held an exhibition of eco-friendly products. These efforts are all part of Umm Al Qaiwain’s goal to balance economic growth with taking care of the environment.