The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed its commitment to strengthening ecological work through a scientific approach, based on engaging the community, under the slogan "We Work for a Sustainable Future," within the framework of the Year of Community in the UAE 2025.
This year presents an important opportunity for strengthening collaborative work, and they invite everyone to join them to play their role in creating a positive future for our environment. They continue to strengthen their commitments to expand their impact through innovation, effective policies, and community participation to achieve real ecological changes in practice.
Plans are aimed at preventing the legacy of the organization from becoming more influential collective efforts that accelerate the adaptation to climate changes, restoring ecosystems, and enhancing sustainable initiatives at the national level.
Representing the jubilee of 25 years of work "Working for a Sustainable Future," the organization will hold a series of interactive and practical initiatives within the "Leaders of Change" program, to present real opportunities for the audience to actively participate and collaborate with the UAE community and their partners, aiming to expand their impact, create sustainable changes, and build a more prosperous future for humanity and nature.
The initiatives will cover various regions of the country and stimulate people to support and protect nature. The Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive plan for the upcoming phase, which includes a series of key stations and initiatives scheduled for 2025.
"We believe it is important to adopt a comprehensive approach that includes all segments of society as an essential part of our legacy, and society plays a key role in efforts to protect the environment, creating a noticeable impact and an active contribution to success," noted Mohamed Ahmed Al-Buardi, Chairman of the Council of the Environment Society.
Entering a new phase of work, the organization focuses on engaging youth, with the support of strategic partners, such as: The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, Fujairah Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Boston Consulting Group, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubai Expo City, Galfar Engineering and Contracting, Momentum Logistics, HSBC Bank for the region of the Gulf, North Africa and Turkey, LGT Middle East Limited, Mubadala Investment Company, International Investment Federation, Mashreq, National Bank of Fujairah, Sadeeq Holding, and Abu Dhabi Development Fund and VISA.
The organization aims to strengthen its legacy, extending over the past 25 years, through the participation of local communities in the areas and enhancing partnerships with various partners to increase efforts in environmental protection. They focus on five main areas: protecting nature and biodiversity, combating climate change, promoting green economy and markets, achieving environmental sustainability and water security, and strengthening community engagement to support the Emirati commitments at the national and global levels in the field of environmental and climate issues.
They expect to expand their international outreach through the implementation of innovative projects, which leave a deeper footprint on humanity and the surrounding environment, strengthening the position of the Emirates as a global leader in innovation and sustainable development.
Aiming for comprehensive preservation, the organization emphasizes the involvement of local communities in effective protection of the environmental legacy of the Emirates, while enhancing its social and economic significance. In this special 2025 year, the organization invites individuals, companies, and decision-makers to take active part to leverage the strength of civil society in the Year of Community.
