Hamdan bin Zayed: The Emirates environment is the essence of our heritage and its protection is the future of future generations

Abu Dhabi, February 4/ WAM/ On the occasion of the twenty -eighth national day of the Environment, which carries this year the slogan “Our roots are the basis of our future”, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in Al Dhafra Region, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Authority – Abu Dhabi, confirmed that the United Arab Emirates The United continues its career with giving and achievements on the path of protecting the environment, natural resources and sustainability, starting from its ancient heritage and its authentic heritage, whose roots laid down the founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.
With the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the State “may God protect him”, in 2025, to be the “Year of Society”, we are witnessing the transformation of that legacy into a clear approach, ambitious plans and an inspiring vision. Overly the development of our society, the Emirati society has always been and still affects its environment and is affected by it, which drives us to dedicated to protect and preserve this environment and achieve the leading achievements locally and internationally in this field with the aim of consolidating the position of the UAE global in leading and making a sustainable future for future generations.
His Highness expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of everyone in preserving the environment and sustainable development, as the Emirate of Abu Dhabi gave a higher priority in its national agenda to protect the environment, preserving natural resources, and setting plans, legislation and regulations that guarantee this protection, as it has the distinction of hosting the International Conference of the International Federation for the Preservation of Nature (IUCN) For the year 2025 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in a step that constitutes a qualitative shift confirming the UAE’s keenness and capital to preserve and sustain the environment and provides an ideal opportunity to display national achievements in this field at the international level in line with the “Emirates Vision 2071” for sustainable development.
Here, the distinguished role of the Environmental Authority – Abu Dhabi, which stems from its belief that sustainability is an urgent necessity in light of the environmental, economic and social challenges and its efforts that are in line with the state’s vision so that sustainable development is at the heart of its national strategies and programs to include projects and initiatives to reduce negative environmental impacts and protect precious natural resources in The emirate starting from protecting freshwater resources to setting fresh air standards to protecting land and maritime biological diversity and providing a clean environment in order to contribute to making a healthy and sustainable healthy environment that enhances the quality of life.
On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan called for the necessity of concerting efforts between government agencies, private sector institutions and community groups, continuing work to protect the environment, maintaining resources, supporting scientific research, innovation, and adopting a sustainability approach to creating the desired transformation starting with energy to infrastructure and human behaviors, from In order to achieve the vision and direction of rational leadership towards sustainable economic development.
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