International rankings suggest that the natural environment in Abu Dhabi is comparatively well protected by global standards. The UAE as a whole, of which Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate in terms of size, ranked 25th out of 178 countries in Yale University’s 2014 Environmental Performance Index, which scored countries based on their environmental health, ecosystem...
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Articles & Analysis | State-backed efforts target conservation and greener development from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
Articles & Analysis | Efforts to conserve ecological space go hand-in-hand with urban planning from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
To protect key habitats and species from the impact of rapid development, the authorities have designated some parts of the emirate as special protected areas under a programme that is managed by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD). There are currently six main such areas, divided between three terrestrial protected areas (TPA) and three marine protected areas (MPA...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary-General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
Which factors are the most significant contributors to growth in Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector?
Chapter | Environment from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The UAE as a whole, of which Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate, ranked 25th in Yale University’s 2014 Environmental Performance Index, with the UAE scoring higher than any other Middle Eastern nation. Sustainability is a key focus moving forward and is included in the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Since 2008, all new buildings in Abu Dhabi must comply with Estidama, the emirate’s sustainable...
Hydrocarbons revenues still form the bulk of Abu Dhabi’s GDP and while falling prices are a concern, the emirate has been moving steadily towards its economic diversification targets in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The past 10 years has seen the non-oil sector expand strongly on the back of business-friendly government policies, as a result of which non-oil sector growth now outpaces that of the oil sector.
Articles & Analysis | Responsible development: The emirate is striving to protect the environment while making the most of its natural resources from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Ensuring that Abu Dhabi’s rapid population growth and economic development is sustainable and balanced with its social and environmental goals is a priority for the emirate. Future quality of life for inhabitants will be evaluated by health and safety as much as by wealth and prosperity. The emirate faces difficult climatic conditions that...