environmental initiative led by Sahara Energy Dubai and Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) at Umm Al Quwain
Here’s a detailed look at the environmental initiative led by Sahara Energy Dubai and Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) at Umm Al Quwain:
🌱 Key Highlights
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Event Overview: As part of the “For Our Emirates We Plant” campaign, EEG and Umm Al Quwain Municipality joined forces on Earth Day 2025 to plant 1,200 mangrove saplings along the coastal Mangrove Beach
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Collaboration & Participation: This was a multi-stakeholder effort featuring participation from:
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Government agencies
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Private sector partners (including Sahara Energy Dubai)
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Academic institutions
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Community volunteers
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Environmental Impact:
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Mangroves absorb up to four times more CO₂ than typical land forests while also preventing erosion, filtering pollutants, and supporting marine ecosystems
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Since 2007, EEG’s reforestation efforts have removed over 186,213 metric tonnes of CO₂—part of the UAE’s Net‑Zero by 2050 framework
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Overall, EEG has planted more than 2.1 million indigenous trees nationwide
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🌍 Strategic & Community Significance
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UAE Green Agenda: Aligns with national objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals—namely Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land, and Partnerships
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Community Engagement: This initiative dovetails with the nation’s 2025 theme, the Year of Community, promoting collective responsibility and environmental stewardship
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Corporate Contribution: Sahara Energy Dubai’s role underscores the increasing commitment of corporate entities to sustainability efforts within the UAE.
✅ Why Mangroves Matter
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Carbon Sequestration: These coastal forests store carbon not only in biomass but also within the soil—making them extremely effective in the fight against climate change
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Coastal Resilience: Acting as natural buffers, mangroves help combat erosion, purify water, and nurture marine biodiversity—benefiting both ecosystems and local communities
🧭 What’s Next?
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Keep an eye out for similar initiatives in other emirates—like the ambitious Dubai mission to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030
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If you’re interested, I can share how to get involved: volunteering, plantation events, or local environmental partnerships—whether you’re near Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, or elsewhere.