Building on the UAE’s achievements in driving sustainability in 2023, including the successful hosting of COP28, the delivery of initiatives, programmes and practices that are helping the UAE reach its sustainability goals continue.

In 2024, under the tagline Plan to Action, the UAE aims to positively change behaviours in various areas, including responsible consumption, green transportation, water and energy reduction, and sustainable farming. For more information, visit: uaeyearof.ae

The late Founding Father Sheikh Zayed’s passion for the environment and sustainability was evident through his leadership, laying the foundations for the UAE’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development, from the nation’s origin to the present day.

Sheikh Zayed reaffirmed the significance of protecting the natural environment, instilling it as an integral part of the UAE’s heritage and national identity, paving the way for sustainable development and ensuring the protection of natural resources for a sustainable future. 

Abu Dhabi continues to set global benchmarks in sustainability through strategic initiatives and innovative practices, demonstrating a commitment to a greener future, driving the global clean energy transition and achieving net-zero ambitions.

Through smart city development, resource management, advancing green solutions and fostering youth-led environmental projects, Abu Dhabi is building a sustainable vision for the future.