EAD launches adaptation plan for environment sector

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) on Wednesday launched the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector (2025-2050), a comprehensive and science-based roadmap designed to protect the emirate’s natural resources and systems from the increasing and inevitable impacts of climate change.

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This pioneering plan - the emirate's first - was created as part of the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy 2023-2027. The plan is also aligned with the UAE National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050 and the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience, established at COP28, which provides time-bound targets for adaptation planning across key sectors.

Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the EAD, said, “The launch of the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the environment sector marks a defining moment for the environmental future of the emirate. We are moving beyond foresight to decisive actions, preparing for climate realities with unwavering commitment to safeguarding our natural heritage.”