Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a workshop in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). The session aimed to raise awareness of best practices in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and expand their adoption across the business community.
Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, represented by the Department of Agriculture and Parks, has launched a project to survey and number palm trees in the “Ideal City”. The initiative coincides with World Environment Day 2026 and aims to strengthen efforts to preserve plant resources and improve their management through the best sustainable practices.
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah organised the “Sustainable Sea” initiative as part of its World Environment Day activities, aiming to highlight the importance of protecting marine ecosystems, raise community awareness about the dangers of marine pollution and plastic waste, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility and volunteerism in safeguarding natural resources.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has opened registration for the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which will take place from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. One of the leading specialised exhibitions of its kind in the world and the largest in the region,WETEX is convened by DEWA under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), EAD has signed a Framework Partnership Agreement with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The agency becomes the first entity in West Asia to establish this level of institutional partnership, marking a new phase in a long-standing collaboration that has advanced conservation science, species protection and global dialogue for nearly two decades.
The United Arab Emirates is marking World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June, while reaffirming its strong commitment to advancing environmental sustainability through a wide range of pioneering initiatives and solutions aimed at protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and promoting environmentally friendly practices. These efforts align with the country's national objectives of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to strengthen its role in supporting local and global efforts to protect the environment through an integrated portfolio of projects and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, enhance resource efficiency and accelerate the transition towards clean energy and a green economy.
