The UAE will join the global community tomorrow in commemorating World Environment Day, which this year is observed under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.”
The UAE’s involvement underscores its call for unified international action to tackle plastic waste, while promoting resource efficiency, safeguarding biodiversity, and driving a transition towards a circular economy and sustainable development.
This occasion aligns with the UAE’s proactive measures to mitigate plastic pollution and curtail its production. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has initiated a comprehensive program to monitor plastic waste in the UAE’s marine and coastal environments, conducting scientific studies and leveraging their findings to boost efforts in reducing plastic waste.
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Regulations on single-use products
In support of this initiative, the government has enacted regulations governing the use of single-use products, including a complete ban on all single-use plastic bags by 2024, and other forms of single-use bags by 2026.
On World Environment Day, the UAE reaffirms its dedication to developing and implementing policies, strategies, legislation, and programs aimed at establishing a sustainable future that harmonizes economic and social growth with environmental protection.
The country continues to reinforce its sustainability principles through pioneering initiatives and innovative solutions that safeguard natural resources, enhance biodiversity, and promote environmentally responsible practices, in alignment with national objectives to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
