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The Main objectives of AGEDI are: - To achieve more cost-effective and relevant environmental data collection and assessment, - To strengthen and enhance environmental capacity to collect, analyze, use and update multi-sectoral environmental data and information in the decision making process, - To develop and strengthen means of ensuring that planning for sustainable development in all sectors is based on, inter alia, quality, timely, reliable, and usable environmental data and information, - To make relevant environmental data and information accessible to all stakeholders in the form...[more]
The UAE is committed to enhancing fisheries through the cultivation of natural coral reefs as well as the installation of artificial reef units across the country. To date, 1350 artificial reef units have been deployed with plans to deploy 1300 additional units in the coming years.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken proactive measures to protect its marine resources through policies, legislations and regulations as well as investments in research and development. In an effort to rebuild overexploited fish stocks, the UAE enacted fishing ban of local commercial species (Safi and Sheri) during its spawning season and carried out national awareness campaigns.
The IHO capacity building programme seeks to assess and advise on how countries can best meet their international obligations and serve their own best interests by providing appropriate hydrographic and nautical charting services. Such services directly support safety of navigation, safety of life at sea, efficient sea transportation and the wider use of the seas and oceans in a sustainable way, including the protection of the marine environment, coastal zone management, fishing, marine resource exploration and exploitation, maritime boundary delimitation, maritime defence and security, and o...[more]
IRENA has developed the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative to support the strategic deployment of renewable energy in SIDS, to bring clarity to policy makers regarding the required steps, and to enable targeted action. As a joint effort of SIDS and development partners, this framework for action will assist in transforming SIDS energy systems through the establishment of the enabling conditions for a renewable energy-based future, by moving away from developing projects in isolation to a holistic approach that considers all relevant elements spanning from policy and market frameworks, through technol...[more]
Established in 2006, Masdar City is an emerging global clean-technology cluster located in what aims to be one of the world's most sustainable urban development powered by renewable energy. The city plans to institute policies aimed at zero waste, sustainable transport, building energy efficiency standards, biodiversity strategy policies, and renewable energy requirements. Source: World Resources Institute (2011) A Compilation of Green Economy Policies, Programs, and Initiatives from Around the World. The Green Economy in Practice: Interactive Workshop 1, February 11th, 2011 Masdar City is a...[more]
The UAE will release two types of local fish species: goldlined seabream (Qabit) and yellow fin seabream (Shaam) fish, of approximately 150 gm. in size, in protected marine areas across the UAE. The UAE aims to release 30,000 fish across the UAE in the coming months. The initiative is aimed at increasing local fish and contributing to the safeguarding and breeding of fish, thereby supporting the fisheries sector in the country.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) established Sheikh Khalifa Marine Research Center, which will house 14 specialized laboratories divided in 5 clusters, to be operated in partnership with interested regional and international partners. The UAE welcomes regional and international businesses, entrepreneurs and research institutions to partner to conduct cutting edge research at the research center, planned to be completed end of 2018.
