Mangroves Planting Initiative In UAE Honours Partners

 

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment MOCCAE in the United Arab Emirates held a ceremony to honour partners involved in its mangroves planting project The project aims to plant 100 million mangrove trees across the UAE by 2030 This is part of the country efforts to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change. 

The ceremony was held to coincide with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem Mangroves are important coastal plants that provide many benefits They act as buffers during storms and protect coastal areas from erosion Mangroves also absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a fast rate.

Partners involved with the mangroves initiative were acknowledged for their contributions This included government entities private sector organisations environmental groups and academic institutions They are working together with MOCCAE on various aspects of the project such as mangrove nurseries plantation sites and conservation efforts. 

The mangroves project aligns with the UAE commitment under the Paris Agreement Large scale afforestation helps remove carbon dioxide one of the main greenhouse gases causing global warming Once mature the 100 million mangrove trees targeted by 2030 will sequester around 1.5 million tons of carbon annually.

In the long run the mangroves will boost biodiversity and create valuable ecosystems The trees will provide habitats for marine life and birds They will also protect coastal regions and make them more resilient against climate change impacts like rising sea levels Nearby local communities will benefit from the mangroves environmental services.

The project highlights the UAE dedication and innovative solutions to climate action Public private partnerships are enabling the country to meet its afforestation and carbon reduction goals With strong collaborations the initiative will make meaningful progress in restoring coastal habitats and tackling climate change nationwide.