Environmental Centennial 2071

1. Introduction Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in environmental conservation Centennial Pyramid Purpose Preparation Principles

2. The starting point Emirati long-term ambitions Global future megatrends

3. Toward the next 50 years Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change Pathway 3: Environmental enablers to lead the future 12 | Introduction Environmental Centennial 2071 | 13 Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in environmental conservation Introduction Centennial Pyramid Purpose Preparation Principles 14 | Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in environmental conservation - Centennial Pyramid Environmental Centennial 2071 | 15 Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in Centennial Pyramid environmental conservation UAE Centennial 2071 Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071 draws the pathways Vision: World’s best country toward the future and lays the foundations for the next 50 years journey, so that Abu Dhabi becomes the world’s best in environmental conservation, to participate in achieving UAE vision to be the best country in the world. Environmental Centennial 2071 To this end, the Centennial lays out 3 main pathways: Vision: Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in environmental conservation Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change 3 Pathways Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership 12 Pillars and visions Each pathway includes 4 pillars, and every pillar sets out a vision, goals, and future programmes. 33 Goals 76 Programmes 16 | Purpose - Preparation Principles Environmental Centennial 2071 | 17 Preparation Principles Purpose Assess long-term national visions and plans in different Thorough areas and identify all relevant trends and directions. Participating in the achievement of leadership assessment Analyse global trends, pressures, objectives and future practices for environmental conservation. directions through alignment with UAE Centennial 2071 Strengthening Abu Dhabi’s rank in environmental conservation Centennial 3 pathways, 12 pillars, 33 goals, and 76 future programmes, have been developed across key sectors. Setting environmental conservation visions for the next formulation 50 years according to future trends, pressures, targets and practices Integrating environment, economy and other sectors to Stakeholders’ Engage EAD and Abu Dhabi stakeholders from all sectors including government entities, private sector, achieve sustainable future participation NGOs, academia and the public. Exploring opportunities to invest in advanced sciences and technology for environmental conservation Regular Conduct periodic review and update every 5 years to accommodate future changes. review 18 | The Starting Point Environmental Centennial 2071 | 19 Emirati long-term ambitions The Starting Point Global future megatrends 20 | Emirati long-term ambitions Environmental Centennial 2071 | 21 Emirati long-term UAE Future The UAE Strategy for UAE Science, ambitions Abu Dhabi Foresight The UAE Soft National Strategy the Fourth Industrial Technology and Vision Strategy Power Strategy for Innovation Revolution Innovation Policy UAE Policy Abu Dhabi Demand for Advanced Side Management & Industries UAE and Abu Dhabi governments have developed coherent and The UAE UAE Strategy Water Security for Artificial Energy Rationalization integrated long-term frameworks, strategies and plans, applying Strategy 2036 Intelligence 2031 Strategy 2030 best practices in future foresight, to continue the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and move forward in his National Advanced UAE’s Circular Abu Dhabi footsteps to achieve the goals of the country’s leadership. Sciences Agenda Economy Policy Economic 2031 2021-2023 Strategy The Environmental Centennial 2071 has been designed based on UAE Energy visions, goals and programmes that are intended to frame the next Strategy 2050 50 years for Abu Dhabi environment, achieve long-term UAE’s ambitions, Abu Dhabi government directions and foundational strategies, and support an integrated governance system that serves as a reference for decision-making in Abu Dhabi, so that National Climate National Food UAE UAE Principles future plans for all sectors are aligned with the Centennial. Change Plan of Security Strategy Environmental Centennial of the 50 the UAE 2050 2051 Policy 2071 22 | Global future megatrends Environmental Centennial 2071 | 23 Waste generation will increase by almost 60 % Global future by 2050 Global water demand is Total food production expected to increase by more is expected to Life expectancy is predicted megatrends than 55 % driven by increased increase from 70 % to increase, and more than manufacturing, thermal to 100 % by 2050 quarter of OECD countries’ generation of electricity Desertification will population will be over 65 and domestic use intensify, leading to years old the displacement of more than 135 million people by the The size of the global end of 2050s economy is expected to The Centennial has been built according to the future global be 4 times larger than it megatrends, as they go beyond short and long-term trends, The world’s population will is today, which requires reach 10.6 billion in 2071, with additional energy up to 80 % Sea level rise will and it reflects the solutions to these trends through its future an increase of more than 25 %, if no new policies are taken displace 1.4 billion programmes with integrated dimensions and a clear perspective. putting pressure on natural people globally and food resources Current and future trends have been examined for each pillar, Oil will be in addition to what governments require to achieve sustainable depleted by Plastics in oceans 2060 development and efficiently address challenges that emerged in will outweigh fish, as recent years, to adopt a holistic environmental vision for the next they are expected to weigh more than 50 years. This will be deemed as a framework that enables vital 900 million tonnes sectors to achieve common environmental direction, and make by 2050 Abu Dhabi the best in the world in conserving the environment. 24 | Toward the next 50 years Environmental Centennial 2071 | 25 1 Vibrant emirate thriving in nature Toward the 2 Green force resilient to climate change next 50 years 3 Enablers for future environmental leadership 26 | Toward the next 50 years Environmental Centennial 2071 | 27 Excellence in Environmental Conserved pioneering and biodiversity climate action distinction 1 Clean and 2 Renewable and 3 Inspiring green Pathways Vibrant healthy air for all Green force diversified energies Enablers policies and regulations and their emirate thriving in resilient to climate for future environmental Influential pillars Soil and Green economy leadership nature change environmental water that that drives education and support life development outreach Optimal Green innovation, environment Circular economy science and for a healthy towards zero waste technology society 28 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature Environmental Centennial 2071 | 29 Pathway 1 1 Vibrant emirate thriving in nature This path sets the ambitions of protecting Abu Dhabi’s environment through 4 pillars to achieve the optimal conservation of biodiversity and natural resources to fulfil Abu Dhabi 2071 vision to have the best sustainable ecosystems and most advanced environmental health plans and frameworks in the world. 30 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature Environmental Centennial 2071 | 31 Pillar Pillar vision Abu Dhabi achieves life balance and becomes a Conserved safe heaven for biodiversity through comprehensive biodiversity conservation efforts on land and sea. Vibrant emirate thriving in nature Clean and healthy Abu Dhabi occupies an advanced position worldwide in terms of pollutant-free air quality, and 10 air for all the integrated air quality control and monitoring system in all sectors. Goals Abu Dhabi has sustainable soil and water that support different life forms as a result of the Soil and water that collaborative work between the various sectors, 21 support life the effective management of water supply and demand, and the use of innovative technology to achieve optimal management. Programs Abu Dhabi leads the world in environmental health, Optimal environment as it relies on advanced frameworks and systems for a healthy society whose essence is to support the needs and well- being of the society. 32 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 1: Conserved biodiversity Environmental Centennial 2071 | 33 1 Biodiversity is the measure of variety of life on earth and is essential for st Pillar sustainable development. It includes genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. Life on the planet in all its forms, including humanity, depends on Conserved biodiversity, and therefore all must engage in conserving it. biodiversity Current and future trends and drivers It is expected that the deterioration of biodiversity and ecosystem services will continue due to increase in the size of pressures such as population number, development acceleration, cities and infrastructure Vision expansion, pollution increase and effects of climate change. Abu Dhabi achieves life balance and Global terrestrial biodiversity is expected to decline by 10% by 2050. becomes a safe heaven for biodiversity Plastic will outnumber fish in the oceans by 2050. through comprehensive conservation efforts on land and sea The global farmed fish market share will exceed that of wild capture fisheries. The value of market and non-market sectors associated with coastal and marine areas in Abu Dhabi is expected to double by 2030 compared to 2013. 34 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 1: Conserved biodiversity Environmental Centennial 2071 | 35 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Blue Wealth Comprehensive Conservation 2071 vision Environmental Centennial Sustainable fish and marine stocks that achieve nutritional balance through the termination of illegal, Sheikh Zayed Protected Areas Network for marine and terrestrial areas has a societal value and represents scientific, Best country in the world 2071 vision excessive and unsustainable fishing practices, the cultural and tourism platforms that provide different enablers expansion of sustainable aquaculture in line with the for studies, scientific research and practical experiments Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in food security governance system, the application of worldwide, and a studied and protected genetic diversity for Pathway environmental conservation household fish farms that rely on renewable energy all species through gene banks for animals and plants that are Vibrant emirate for sustainable production, and the employment of properly managed, along with proactive measures that avoid thriving in nature Pillar innovative standards, practices and technologies to hybridisation and gene dilution. preserve and rehabilitate marine habitats and species Conserved biodiversity and reduce marine environmental discharges. Nature Monitor Innovative advanced and real-time systems for monitoring Objectives Vibrant Terrestrial Areas terrestrial and marine environments that uses satellites, artificial intelligence systems, and biorobots that do not

1. Ecosystems that are Reverse terrestrial biological deterioration through disturb species, to monitor the quality of ecosystems and living vibrant with life Programmes protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, resources and report instantly to ensure their sustainability and promoting their sustainable use, and innovating

2. Advanced systems 1.1. Blue wealth support decisions. in systems and technologies for sustainable for the innovative 1.2. Vibrant terrestrial areas management of forests, desertification and invasive management of nature species, plant labs to support scientific research, Ecotourism 2.1. Comprehensive conservation green products, and testing of environmentally An integrated system for ecotourism in the emirate that 2.2. Nature Monitor appropriate species for the emirate, preserving local consists of systems, practices, services and standards aimed at 2.3. Ecotourism seeds, organising their markets and conducting seed protecting the environment, reducing tourism negative impact, research, development of community programs and raising environmental awareness, classifying and motivating activities that would support and involve individuals in environmentally friendly hotels, stimulating green business sustainable greening efforts, and innovative systems tourism, ecologically sound water tourism, sustainable voluntary for managing and organising vital environmental tourism programmes, and green tourism investments that activities. highlight the beauty of environmental diversity in the emirate such as innovative desert lodges, and virtual eco-tourism platforms. 36 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 2: Clean and healthy air for all Environmental Centennial 2071 | 37 2 Air pollution is one of the biggest health and environmental challenges in nd Pillar the world and it includes ambient and indoor air pollution and noise. Clean and healthy air for all Current and future trends and drivers Experts have warned that 90 % of the world’s population is at risk of air pollution, as being a silent killer that causes premature death of 7 million people every year. Vision Studies have shown that air pollutant concentrations in some cities are Abu Dhabi occupies an advanced position much higher than acceptable health standards (e.g. WHO Air Quality worldwide in terms of pollutant-free air Guidelines). The situation is likely to remain as it is and significant quality, and the integrated air quality reduction efforts will be required to limit its health impacts. control and monitoring system in all sectors Levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2 ) emissions are expected to be 90 % higher and nitrogen oxides will be 50 % higher by 2050 than they were in 2000. 38 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 2: Clean and healthy air for all Environmental Centennial 2071 | 39 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial No Pollutants Environmentally Friendly Traffic 2071 vision Environmental Centennial Apply regulations aligned with local, national and Smart regulation and control of traffic systems, take international standards for all outdoor and indoor measures to reduce pollution and noise caused by Best country in the world 2071 vision air pollutants and the protection of the ozone layer, the transport sector, and promote the concept of Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in and standards for each sector in the emirate that shifting to high-speed public clean trains, vehicles, Pathway environmental conservation ensure comprehensive sustainable development, procedures and controls for gas emissions and the planes and ships. Vibrant emirate treatment of pollutants. thriving in nature Pillar Improved Ventilation Clean and healthy Incorporating indoor air quality systems into air for all Smart Factory buildings, houses and closed public places for real- An intelligent system for controlling pollutants time readings on their levels, intelligent analysis Objectives resulting from industrial facilities using modern of their sources, and linking them to the emirate’s environmental health system, innovating in natural technology that directly feeds government agencies

1. Ensure healthy and with all industrial sector emission and discharge data ventilation practices and air cleaners, and regulation safe air for all Programmes through smart systems. to implement them.

2. Establish effective 1.1. No Pollutants control of pollutants 2.1. Smart factory Control Room

3. A society with a high 2.2. Control room quality of indoor air Advanced data analysis that utilizes artificial 2.3. Environmentally friendly traffic intelligence, monitoring using remote sensing, real- time, and automated mechanisms to collect air and 3.1. Improved ventilation noise pollutants data, integrating systems between government sectors and providing real-time analysis that relies on artificial intelligence for all data to support decision-making. 40 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 3: Soil and water that support life Environmental Centennial 2071 | 41 3 It is certain that water and soil have a high inherent value for all rd Pillar peoples around the world as they are the cornerstones of life and are limited resources. Soil and water that support life Current and future trends and drivers Many experts have described freshwater as the “new gold” as the basis and intrinsic value of the global economy. Vision The total economic value of groundwater in Abu Dhabi, which is currently estimated at between 15.5 to 18 billion dirhams per year, is expected to Abu Dhabi has sustainable soil and water that support increase due to high demand and unsustainable extraction rates that different life forms as a result of the collaborative work exceed natural recharge rates. between the various sectors, the effective management According to United Nations projections, soils in the year 2050 are of water supply and demand, and the use of innovative exposed to an increase in salinity and the loss of fertile lands due to the technology to achieve optimal management phenomenon of urbanisation. 42 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 3: Soil and water that support life Environmental Centennial 2071 | 43 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Demand for Water Sustainable Soil 2071 vision Environmental Centennial A regulatory framework aimed at enhancing the emirate’s A framework for sustainable land use supported by monitoring Best country in the world 2071 vision competitiveness in raising the efficiency of water use in various programmes that reduce soil degradation and manage land use sectors, providing advanced infrastructure supported by artificial in a sustainable manner through following sound agricultural Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in intelligence, space technology, remote sensing, mathematical practices to increase agricultural production, achieve food environmental conservation models and environmentally friendly initiatives to estimate water security, improve soil quality and fertility, and raise organic Pathway demand, achieve the highest economic and environmental return, content using fertilisers and organic inputs to achieve and enhance food and water security. adaptation to local conditions and practices, including the land Vibrant emirate Pillar farming and aquaculture activities , in addition to developing thriving in nature plans for land use for residential and agricultural purposes and Soil and water that Water Balance innovation in technology and practices for soil rehabilitation. support life Advanced water management begins with tracking and calculating the movement of water in the emirate and outside it within Objectives specific sectors, through which a fixed total volume of water Smart Agriculture supply for these sectors is flexible, determined and linked to smart Innovation in designing agricultural systems to mimic natural

1. Comprehensive hydrological monitoring networks. management of water Programmes systems and contribute to preserving natural water resources, raising the efficiency of irrigation, using alternative water and soil resources 1.1. Demand for water Value of Water sources, and limiting the cultivation of crops with high water

2. Sustainable consumption, adapting to climate change and applying the 1.2. Water balance Advanced and continuous economic, social and environmental latest agricultural technologies, artificial intelligence, research governance of water, 1.3. Value of water studies to improve the tariff model, which in turn will affect the and development, and supporting plans and production energy and food behaviour of individuals and the consumption of vital institutions 1.4. Sustainable soil systems toward sustainable agricultural development. and sectors, and an integrated understanding of the challenges 1.5. Knowledge and awareness systems and opportunities of the water sector and losses in networks to 2.1. Smart Agriculture raise efficiency and rationalise consumption. Reactive Governance 2.2. Reactive governance Governance that considers all concepts and interrelationships Knowledge and Awareness Systems between water, environment, energy and food elements A smart system to collect and organise water and soil data from all based on research and best practices, and ensures integrated concerned parties within a comprehensive database, and develop planning of sectors through which a practical map is created an awareness programme to support the community and provide for making comprehensive decisions that are taken into guidance targeting priority areas to raise awareness of challenges, consideration at all sectors. solutions and health impacts. 44 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 4: Optimal environment for a healthy society Environmental Centennial 2071 | 45 4 Environmental health includes several aspects, the most important th Pillar of which is the prevention of human injuries and diseases associated with the natural environment and pollution by assessing environmental Optimal environment for sources and hazardous factors and limiting exposure to them in order to enhance the well-being of society. a healthy society Current and future trends and drivers Due to climate change, temperature-related deaths will increase by 257 % by 2050. Vision Global studies have showed that 24 % of global deaths are related to the state of the environment, which accounts for approximately 13.7 million Abu Dhabi leads the world in deaths annually. environmental health, as it relies on Researchers continue to produce studies on environmental impacts on advanced frameworks and systems the health of individuals or natural habitats by looking at factors affecting whose essence is to support the needs health and outcomes that are geographically specific and linked to and well-being of the society a specific period of time, and compare them with environmental studies using best practices. 46 | Pathway 1: Vibrant emirate thriving in nature | Pillar 4: Optimal environment for a healthy society Environmental Centennial 2071 | 47 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Environmental Health Framework Environmental Health Scale 2071 vision Environmental Centennial An effective environmental health framework An innovative and standardised method based on that ensures the integration of health efforts in best practices in the field of environmental health Best country in the world 2071 vision different aspects including human, animal, plant and to measure environmental quality data, identify and Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in environment, and follows a systematic approach evaluate environmental sources and hazardous Pathway environmental conservation to conceptualizing, classifying and analysing actual or projected environmental health issues, factors, and analyse harmful pollution levels that may negatively affect human health, thus achieving the Vibrant emirate linking monitoring programmes, and supporting emirate’s environmental health security. thriving in nature Pillar and developing advanced indicators, policies and Optimal environment for programmes. a healthy society Advanced Systems A system that proactively addresses anticipated Objectives Knowledge Centre threats, epidemics and environmental factors affecting

1. Institutional framework for Geographically, temporally and socially available data health to help direct interventions and prevent harm environmental health Programmes and information, especially for the most vulnerable population groups, concerned government agencies to humans and ensure advanced knowledge of the interactions between environmental and health

2. A system that supports 1.1. Environmental health framework and researchers on diseases and risks related to impact through the development of smart systems. the needs of society 2.1. Knowledge centre environmental health, and ensuring that the best

3. Advances in applied research is conducted to develop knowledge 2.2. Environmental health scale about the environment and deduce the extent of environmental health 3.1. Advanced systems recovery to educate the community about related issues and methods of prevention and respond to their concerns. 48 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change Environmental Centennial 2071 | 49 Pathway 2 2 Green force resilient to climate change Pathway 2 includes four pillars to achieve excellence in climate action so that Abu Dhabi becomes resilient and proactive in addressing climate change, adopts various renewable energies to transform into a low carbon fleet, consolidates the concept of a circular economy toward the closed loop with no waste, and follows a green economy approach that competes with the best economies in the world while integrating natural capital and converting to green infrastructure. 50 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change Environmental Centennial 2071 | 51 Pillar Pillar vision Abu Dhabi is branded by flexible frameworks, Excellence in proactive plans and advanced systems to climate action achieve carbon neutrality, adapt to climate Green force resilient change, and protect its society, environment and infrastructure. to climate change Renewable and Abu Dhabi achieves leadership in renewable and clean energies with the availability of nuclear energy, 10 diversified energies biofuels, hydrogen and a diverse, low-carbon fleet. Goals Abu Dhabi positions itself as a green economic force worldwide by following an approach that Green economy that 24 reflects natural capital and ecosystems services, drives development and stimulates green investments, businesses, infrastructure, urbanism and architecture. Programs Abu Dhabi pioneers in circular economy, resources efficiency, and the reduction of waste Circular economy and emissions, through promoting state of art towards zero waste waste management and sustainable patterns to encourage the reuse of materials to remain in a closed loop. 52 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 1: Excellence in climate action Environmental Centennial 2071 | 53 1 Climate change is the issue of the times facing the world, and its impacts st Pillar are wide-ranging and unprecedented in scale. Excellence in climate action Current and future trends and drivers The UAE has announced its goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Globally, carbon neutrality must be achieved by 2050 to ensure that the Vision temperature does not rise by more than 1.5 °C, or by 2070 to ensure that the temperature does not rise by more than 2 °C. Abu Dhabi is branded by flexible frameworks, Droughts caused by climate change threaten to reduce agricultural proactive plans and advanced systems to production by 20 percent by 2080. achieve carbon neutrality, adapt to climate change, and protect its society, environment Climate change will be the number one global threat to human health and infrastructure. in the twenty-first century due to its effects on the increase in disease. 54 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 1: Excellence in climate action Environmental Centennial 2071 | 55 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Climate Change Network Proactive Emissions Management 2071 vision Environmental Centennial An effective network to coordinate the efforts of A climate information, data and knowledge system governmental, private and academic sectors in for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that supports scientific Best country in the world 2071 vision response to national and global requirements and research, predicts the implications of climate change, Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in to set goals, strategies and policies, relying on an and relies on advanced analytical frameworks Pathway environmental conservation integrated system to adapt to the effects of climate for emissions data based on artificial intelligence change, including data, measurement, reporting, technology to develop proactive plans for all sectors Green force resilient verification, research and knowledge-based planning. for any impacts related to climate change. to climate change Pillar Excellence in climate action Environmental Identity Adapt to Heat An environmental identity that instantly measures the A global centre and Emirati capabilities devoted to Objectives rate of environmental footprint for each individual, organization and sector through digital system to lowering temperatures by exploring and using engineering , natural sciences and advanced

1. Develop a climate change support decision making, standards for sustainable technology in cooling, and contributing to repairing compass to facilitate Programmes environmental footprint and incentives to achieve it, the ozone layer. decision-making 1.1. Climate change network and an automated assistant affiliated with the system

2. Achieve carbon neutral growth that educates individuals and institutions about daily 1.2. Environmental Identity numbers, practices and needed solutions. Flexible Adaptation

3. Permanently protect natural 2.1. Carbon Storage Flexible development plans at the sectoral level that resources, infrastructure and strengthen the leadership role of Abu Dhabi in the society from the effects of 2.2. Proactive emissions management Carbon Storage field of adapting to the effects of climate change, climate change 3.1. Adapt to heat An investment system for negative emissions activating advanced risk management in various 3.2. Flexible adaptation technology to reach carbon neutrality, applying sectors and assessing the level of vulnerability pioneering construction and engineering solutions through comprehensive planning for these sectors that contribute to preserving natural habitats, and to reduce risks, and using nature-based solutions to adopting nature-based solutions to absorb carbon improve the ability to adapt to climate change. such as carbon capture for biofuels or the sustainable conversion of carbon emissions into useful products. 56 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 2: Renewable and diversified energies Environmental Centennial 2071 | 57 2 Renewable energy is produced from wind, water and the sun, and it nd Pillar can also be produced from the movement of waves and tides, or from geothermal energy, as well as from agricultural crops and trees that Renewable and produce oils. diversified energies Current and future trends and drivers It is expected that 24 % of the world’s energy needs will be met by hydrogen by 2050. Vision The end of the oil era will be before 2060, which will affect the energy market, for example the electric vehicle will account for 90 % of the Abu Dhabi achieves leadership in energy market, and solar and wind energy will be cheaper than the energy renewable and clean energies with the produced from fossil fuels by 60 %. availability of nuclear energy, biofuels, The proportion of vehicles using low carbon energy is expected to hydrogen and a diverse, low-carbon fleet reach 100 %. Renewable energy facilities can affect land use and wildlife habitats, and some technologies may consume large amounts of water, and their manufacture and transmission may result in pollutants and emissions. 58 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 2: Renewable and diversified energies Environmental Centennial 2071 | 59 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Fleet 2071 Biofuels 2071 vision Environmental Centennial A low-carbon, autonomous fleet that operates with Adopting sustainably managed biofuels among hydrogen, electricity, biofuels, nuclear and solar energy, efforts to increase the proportion of renewable and Best country in the world 2071 vision super batteries and other energies and technologies of clean energy in the emirate total energy mix. Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in the future, comprising planes, vehicles, ships, and high- Pathway environmental conservation capacity environmentally friendly public transportation, and the provision of advanced infrastructure to Energy Markets Green force resilient support new fleets, to achieve the reduction in energy to climate change Pillar consumption and pollution. Rapid expansion of renewable and clean energy by stimulating its market in the emirate and ensuring its Renewable and rapid adoption by all, and encouraging innovation in diversified energies Energies of the Future the renewable and clean energy business sector for current energies such as power or future energy such Objectives A proactive platform for studies of environmentally friendly future types of energies, which support as hydrogen.

1. A diversified low- advanced energy solutions and energy infrastructure carbon fleet Programmes based on the highest sustainability practices and Nuclear Energy

2. Diverse renewable 1.1. Fleet 2071 evaluate emerging energies and their environmental Exploiting nuclear fission technology to run daily and clean energies benefits. applications such as operating cars, homes and 2.1. Energies of the future that meet local needs factories, and exploiting nuclear fusion technology to 2.2. H 2 generate power and provide clean fuels. 2.3. Biofuels 2.4. Energy markets H 2 H2 Various uses of hydrogen as one of the environmentally Super Batteries 2.5. Nuclear energy friendly energies in industry, transportation, power generation, buildings and infrastructure as part of the Innovation and expansion in the use of green 2.6. Super batteries global shift in adopting hydrogen in energy production to batteries such as carbon batteries for energy achieve the principle of no pollutants and emissions. production, or batteries that use radioactive waste to produce electricity. 60 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 3: Green economy that drives development Environmental Centennial 2071 | 61 3 The pressures affecting the environment often arise from economic rd Pillar systems, and thus environmental protection requires a change in the economic rules with the aim of stimulating the transition to a green Green economy that economy that guarantees a better life in the long-term. drives development Current and future trends and drivers More than half of the global GDP - around 172 trillion AED - depends on nature. Vision The transition to a green economy is expected to create millions of new jobs worldwide. In contrast, millions of jobs are expected to be lost due Abu Dhabi positions itself as a green economic to climate change, rapid technological development and depletion of force worldwide by following an approach that resources such as oil. reflects natural capital and ecosystems services, Governments are developing ambitious long-term plans to adopt green and stimulate green investments, businesses, infrastructure, which are green or blue networks of natural and semi- infrastructure, urbanism and architecture natural areas that are designed and managed to provide a range of ecosystem services such as water and air purification, thus improving the quality of life, supporting the green economy and reducing harmful and expensive infrastructure. 62 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 3: Green economy that drives development Environmental Centennial 2071 | 63 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Green Economy Governance 2071 vision Environmental Centennial A participatory governance system across all sectors that is based on the principles of integration, cooperation and efficiency, friendly production processes, and a platform dedicated for training, awareness programmes and information exchange within Best country in the world 2071 vision starting with having a comprehensive inventory of green economy assets, natural capital and ecosystem services, and their value for the green business sector. Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in people, the economy and nature, then, exploring opportunities, Pathway environmental conservation setting ambitious goals, defining transformation paths, and setting Green and Blue Infrastructure effective commitments and partnerships, while ensuring public Explore opportunities to implement green and blue infrastructure Green force resilient participation, and the integration and the adoption of green to climate change Pillar economy principles and nature-based solutions. in the emirate through research, develop an emirate wide digital map for it to support decision-making, incorporate its Green economy that considerations into infrastructure policies and plans, and other drives development Sustainable Investments vital sectors, encourage its adoption in residential neighbourhoods by reviving its culture, providing tools that facilitate and stimulate Environmentally friendly investments that are stimulated by green infrastructure design and construction practices reflecting Objectives communication, education, social and leadership interactions to raise awareness about green economy and the relation between local conditions, and utilize houses with green infrastructure as models for testing, providing data for improvement and supporting

1. Interconnected, resilient and improving the environment and its impact on the society and responsible governance of green Programmes economy, and innovative financial solutions for green investments decision making. economy and natural capital 1.1. Green economy governance that are not only focused on new sources, but on redirecting

2. Stimulated green businesses 1.2. Sustainable investments resources, and reducing government subsidies that negatively City in Harmony with Nature impact the environment. Urban designs and establishments that can float on water or

3. Adopted green infrastructure, 2.1. Green business mimic natural forests and living cells to enable the creation of vital urbanism, and architecture Green Business buildings that renew their cover, breathe carbon and air pollutants 3.1. Green and blue infrastructure Sound green business governance system that ensures attracting in the atmosphere and turn them into beneficial outputs, adapt 3.2. City in harmony with nature and directing enterprises and entrepreneurs to supportive entities and respond to climatic conditions, and produce energy from and platforms, divides into stations starting from developing movement, air currents and gases around them, and communities the idea, research, planning, deciding best market entry option, consisting of corridors, public spaces and places in the form of registering the project legally and then launching, policies that smooth layers that rise to form floating forests to reduce mobility support the needs of entrepreneurs especially small and medium- and distribution, and are manufactured from environmentally sized enterprises and startups, innovative exhibitions to display friendly materials covered with local and threatened plant species national products, talents and inventions locally, internationally, that have a greater ability to absorb emissions and pollutants or and to tourists, providing guidelines and best practices for eco- add value for biodiversity conservation. 64 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 4: Circular economy towards zero waste Environmental Centennial 2071 | 65 4 The economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries depend mainly th Pillar on natural resources, and this is one of the challenges caused by the high- speed development movement during the past fifty years, which created Circular economy the urgent need to transform a system that would achieve sustainability and efficiency in the use of resources. towards zero waste Current and future trends and drivers Experts aim to promote the concept of a circular economy, which aspires to achieve zero waste and benefit from it economically, such as reusing or recycling 100 % of plastic waste to move the wheel of the circular Vision economy. Abu Dhabi pioneers in circular economy, resources Huge capacity plants are being developed to convert remaining waste efficiency, and the reduction of waste and emissions, into energy all over the world to sustain ecosystems and reduce landfill. through promoting state of art waste management and Globally, waste generation is expected to increase by nearly 60 % by 2050. sustainable patterns to encourage the reuse of materials to remain in a closed loop 66 | Pathway 2: Green force resilient to climate change | Pillar 4: Circular economy towards zero waste Environmental Centennial 2071 | 67 Pillar map Future programmes City without Waste Sustainable Neighbourhoods and Homes UAE Centennial State of art waste management by adopting innovative Neighbourhoods and buildings equipped with needed networks and 2071 vision Environmental Centennial technology and programmes, in addition to using technology to generate renewable and low-carbon energy, and convert Best country in the world 2071 vision an advanced system and innovative infrastructure to automate the separation and transfer of waste to steps into energy, applied green standards, and an Emirati model for environmentally friendly smart homes that are designed and built Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in direct it using artificial intelligence toward appropriate with recyclable and environmentally friendly materials, equipped Pathway environmental conservation recycling or manufacturing stations, the adoption of a smart system that includes high-precision satellite with technology that ensures in-home recycling and smart waste separation and transfer, and achieve self-sufficiency in agriculture, and Green force resilient technology to identify waste in marine, land, air, and independence in energy production. to climate change Pillar in the city, and robots fleet for instant cleaning for Circular economy a waste-free city. Sustainable Resources towards zero waste Achieving the principles of circular economy to preserve natural Energy from Waste resources by setting up a framework to create fundamental changes in Objectives Waste-to-energy plants with huge capacity that convert waste into multi-use energy for generating usage patterns, convert to materials with economic and environmental returns, such as those that produce energy like biogas and methane

1. Sustainable production electricity, heating and cooling, operating various gas, the requirements for reducing materials used in production and and consumption patterns Programmes industries and producing hydrogen. using long-term, recyclable or renewable materials, import approach that considers circularity by replacing limited materials with sustainable towards waste-free cities 1.1. City without waste ones, and integrating the foundations of sustainable creative design

2. Markets that support the 1.2. Energy from waste Circular Thinking in production and manufacturing practices to support materials stay circular economy 1.3. Sustainable neighbourhoods Stopping one-way production and consumption within a closed loop. practices through the application and support of and homes circular economy practices and environmental Circular Market 1.4. Circular thinking innovation in business, investment and industry, raising A market for materials, products, services and industries that achieve 2.1. Sustainable resources knowledge of investors, entrepreneurs and producers environmental and economic efficiency and maximum utilisation of with its positive returns, and on how to design, resources, based on research and analysis, partnerships between 2.2. Circular market manufacture, use materials, products and waste within the government, private and academic sectors, creating creative a closed loop, and stimulate positive behavior among circular models, setting sustainable policies and standards, integrating individuals and institutions to ensure maximum benefit concepts and practices, and stimulating environments that attract from waste and materials through self-recycling, to investments, business, industries, innovations, and channels, and generate operational energy from waste, depending on global exchange of knowledge, and national experiences that ensure the advanced technologies and systems. preservation of renewable and advanced circular models. 68 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership Environmental Centennial 2071 | 69 Pathway 3 Enablers for future 3 environmental leadership The four pillars of this pathway focus on the common enablers across all other pillars of the centennial, to take the lead on shaping the future, becoming a pioneer in environmental conservation, creating positive change, and developing an extended vision for future generations; through the swift and wise adoption of green policies and regulations, non-traditional environmental education and awareness programmes, green solutions in future government work, and innovation in the fields of green science and technology, to equip the Emirati next generations with highest knowledge, skills and values. 70 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership Environmental Centennial 2071 | 71 Pillar Pillar vision Environmental pioneering Abu Dhabi is pioneering in environmental action through shaping the future, creating change, achieving excellence and distinction in performance, and connecting ideas, minds, activities Enablers for future and partners as a basis for transformational environmental leadership. environmental leadership Inspiring green policies Abu Dhabi adopts a local policy and regulations system that embraces environmental sustainability, and ensures 13 and regulations participation, adaptability and proactiveness, to make it the most inspiring city in green policies and regulations. Goals Abu Dhabi employs a sophisticated environmental education and outreach system that is based on advanced technology Influential environmental 31 and futuristic programmes to support lifelong learning, education and outreach multiskilling, and environmental self-monitoring in individuals and organisations. Programs Abu Dhabi achieves a balance between the tremendous technological and scientific advancement, and sustainable Green innovation, development, emerges as a specialised centre in green science and technology scientific and technological innovation, stands out in green research and solutions, and integrates them into future governmental environmental action. 72 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 1: Environmental pioneering and distinction Environmental Centennial 2071 | 73 1 Excellence in future environmental action can only be achieved with st Pillar a transformational leadership that ensures persistent future foresight, implementation and improvement. Environmental pioneering and distinction Current and future trends and drivers Leadership is the driver of change, achievement of visions and goals, the engine of empowerment towards innovation, growth, and possessing the spirit of the impossible. Vision Future leadership requires shifting away from traditional strategies and Abu Dhabi is pioneering in environmental action rigid plans to cover what is beyond and envision what will the future look through shaping the future, creating change, like and the mega available options, aspirations that should be achieved. achieving excellence in performance, and connecting By 2030, the world will face a human talent shortage of 85 million people, ideas, minds, activities and partners as a basis for resulting in unrealised annual revenues of $ 8.5 trillion. transformational environmental leadership 74 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 1: Environmental pioneering and distinction Environmental Centennial 2071 | 75 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Government of Future Environment policies, scientific and knowledge sharing, and charitable environmental education, provided for cities and countries 2071 vision Environmental Centennial A forward-looking government administration for environmental and climate action that looks to the future, takes advantage of that have shortage in order to leave a positive global impact. Best country in the world 2071 vision challenges, seizes opportunities, employs disruptive technologies Change Systems and takes bold and deliberate steps for adopting unprecedented Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in solutions. An inspiring environmental governance informed by Systems, mechanisms and programmes to lead continuous Pathway environmental conservation green ambitions and goals and creates passion among individuals change, achieve flexibility in adopted systems, promptly to achieve these goals. identify best standards and practices, and position creativity Enablers for future environmental leadership Pillar Global Contribution at the heart of work to create knowledge-based positive change, explore new ideas and support thinking from multiple Environmental pioneering perspectives. The successful and ambitious adoption of international and distinction frameworks for environmental conservation and climate change, transformation into a global laboratory in light of these frameworks Distinct Workforce Objectives through innovating and piloting practices, exporting knowledge, linking initiatives at the local and regional levels to improve Empower all workers in environmental government work and

1. Leading the future benefit from their ambitions, passion and ideas, embrace efficiency, performance and knowledge exchange, and adopting

2. Creating change Programmes environmental projects in other countries . diversity, and develop a workforce with the highest levels of commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm, optimism, technological 1.1. Government of the future intelligence, future thinking, and smart investment in talents

3. Excellence in performance environment Story of Our Environment to ensure an influential workforce that leaves a positive

4. Linking ideas, minds, 1.2. Global contribution A virtual ecosystem of Abu Dhabi’s environment history that impact on government work, clients, society and the world on activities and partners to daily basis. 1.3. Story of environment includes integration of all related natural sciences such as plant achieve distinction, create science, climate science, hydrology, biology and zoology, linking change and shape the future 2.1. Change systems them to health, social, economic, geographic and political Leadership Networks 2.2. Environmental aid sciences and dividing them over historical periods to create an Various virtual networks that are designed to connect 3.1. Distinct workforce integrated history of Abu Dhabi environment to provide best ideas, minds, activities and partners from all sectors insights for decision-making and leadership. including government, private sector, academia and the 4.1. Leadership networks public, encouraging cooperation and team spirit to achieve Environmental Aid innovation and excellence and create coherent systems that allow flexibility and creativity. A regulatory and legislative framework for environmental aid that includes environmental volunteer work, provision of practices, 76 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 2: Inspiring green policies and regulations Environmental Centennial 2071 | 77 2 Environmental protection requires participatory work among all sectors nd Pillar and individuals, and therefore it needs clear and common environmental visions, concepts and priorities for all, and effective policies, regulations Inspiring green policies and incentives to achieve its goals. and regulations Current and future trends and drivers Global developments in the fields of education, health and technology are empowering individuals in an unprecedented way, which will be matched by an increasing desire from individuals for transparency and Vision participation in the development of public policies and regulations. Abu Dhabi adopts a local policy and regulations Current and emerging environmental challenges overlap with various system that embraces environmental sustainability, economic and social challenges and are constantly increasing due to the and ensures participation, adaptability and expected population increase and its consequences. proactiveness, to make it the most inspiring city The data revolution is among the most important trends affecting the in green policies and regulations field of policies and regulation, which must be exploited to inform their development. 78 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 2: Inspiring green policies and regulations Environmental Centennial 2071 | 79 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Environmental Arrow Automated Evaluator 2071 vision Environmental Centennial A comprehensive and coherent policy system for all environmental fields that sets innovative solutions to economic and social challenges Employing advanced technology and modelling to obtain effective and continuous evaluation and Best country in the world 2071 vision according to advanced research and knowledge, and an environmental lab for policies under experiment or preparation that relies on artificial make corrective and instant decisions, the use of machine learning and robotics in enforcement and Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in intelligence, collecting and analysing big data, real time scanning for data collection, and a virtual evaluation platform that Pathway environmental conservation best and most updated experiences, and providing instant advice to leadership. supports the formulation of networks with private sector companies, experts, researchers and the public Enablers for future to evaluate policies and regulations and publish results. environmental leadership Pillar Green Sectors Inspiring green policies Green policies for non-environmental fields and sectors designed with Intelligent Proactiveness and regulations best environmental sustainability standards by developing mechanisms Mechanisms for observing future environmental to ensure this integration, continuous guidance to government Objectives and private sectors with best environmental practices and provide and sectoral variables and developing scenarios and predictions for the future based on systems for data an advanced and intelligent platform that link between the environment

1. Interactive local policies and social and economic systems. collection and analysis to understand and anticipate and regulations system, which Programmes changes in environmental systems and its causes, and a framework that ensures the development of proactive environmental sustainability is at its core 1.1. Environmental arrow Green Justice policies to address environmental challenges before 1.2. Green sectors they occur or seize future opportunities. Enhancing environmental compliance bearing the rapid changes through

2. Effective, accurate and 1.3. Green justice a comprehensive environmental regulatory framework, binding green transparent evaluation laws, an advanced and interconnected monitoring system that integrates 2.1. Automated evaluator people, machines and networks, and a platform for environmental Participation Station

3. Environmental policies and 3.1. Intelligent proactiveness lawyers whose goal is to promote environmental protection. Social listening to people’s feelings, opinions and regulations that are proactive, participatory and adaptable 3.2. Participation station positions through social media, a digital station for the participation of individuals, government, private 3.3. Innovative adaptability Innovative Adaptability and academic organisations in developing and testing Smart flexible framework for developing and designing environmental policies, and regulation to find appropriate solutions for policies and regulations, as well as innovative mechanisms and the emirate, activating global strategic partnerships and that ensure that government decisions, policies and regulations, the active and continuous participation in global forums are adaptable with rapid and unexpected events such as epidemics and activities that bring together various minds, talents or disasters, etc. and ideas to produce the best solutions. 80 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 3: Influential environmental education and outreach Environmental Centennial 2071 | 81 3 Future environmental pressures will require highly environmentally aware rd Pillar individuals that have the skills and knowledge to conserve the natural wealth that they inherited, for generations that will follow. Influential environmental education and outreach Current and future trends and drivers With the expected increase in life expectancy and accelerating changes in the labour market such as the global increase in automation, “lifelong learning” is expected become the norm, and governments will adopt non Vision traditional programmes to support it. Abu Dhabi employs a sophisticated environmental Due to the increasing environmental challenges and their global nature, education and outreach system that is based on environmental awareness is expected to shift from an individual lifestyle advanced technology and futuristic programmes to a global social movement. to support lifelong learning, multiskilling, and The global workforce will be affected by future pressures such as climate environmental self-monitoring in individuals change, which necessitate educational opportunities to build skills for and organisations those aspects in various fields. 82 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 3: Influential environmental education and outreach Environmental Centennial 2071 | 83 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Multiskilled Capabilities Environmental Influencers 2071 vision Environmental Centennial Graduates of vocational schools and universities who are ready Strong and varied environmental media content that to enter the labour market with multiple skills that integrate their harnesses all talent, arts, literature and media channels, Best country in the world 2071 vision specialised fields (such as medical engineering, entrepreneurship, an association of environmental experts and activists who Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in and artificial intelligence, etc.), with environmental sustainability, take advantage of all real or virtual social and scientific through global partnerships with the academic and private sectors. platforms to leave an impartial educational footprint, and Pathway environmental conservation environmental robots in natural places accessed by the public that interact with individuals, spread awareness, statistics, Enablers for future environmental leadership Pillar Lifelong Learning warnings, and provide support and guidance. Influential environmental Investing in minds through lifelong environmental education integrated into childhood and youth education system education and outreach curricula, accompanied with flexible environmental professional “My Environment” Club development programmes for post-youth stages. Community environmental platforms in residential Objectives neighbourhoods that offer innovative, deep, interactive, continuous and participatory programs and campaigns for

1. Specialised and creative Virtual Line different age groups aimed at spreading awareness about environmental courses Programmes Multi-sensory, interactive and flexible educational and outreach policies, laws, programmes, statistics, challenges, practices, integrated into the educational 1.1. Multiskilled capabilities and environmental guidelines that target all groups of programmes that relies on augmented and virtual reality system to build a flexible, individuals, in a clear and smart manner. multiskilled generation capable 1.2. Lifelong learning to stimulate understanding and enhance the preservation of information, and the employment of artificial intelligence of lifelong learning 2.1. Virtual line to provide artificial teachers or trainers with immediate access to 2.2. Global awareness a huge data and knowledge centres, to greatly expand the horizons Self Inspection

2. Innovative and continuous 2.3. Environmental influencers of learning. Promote and develop responsibility so that every individual environmental awareness and becomes an inspector, and every organisation becomes educational programmes for 2.4. “My environment” club a pioneer in conserving the environment, through building the community 2.5. Self inspection Global Awareness deep and meaningful ties with individuals and organisations, intensifying their involvement in environmental action, and Global awareness programmes that utilises digital translators, focusing on transformative initiatives to embrace, motivate, 3D hologram technology, and robots to speak all the world’s develop and direct society bearing the many differences and languages, remove barriers and rely on effective remote rapid changes. programmes. 84 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 4: Green innovation, science and technology Environmental Centennial 2071 | 85 4 Technological and scientific advancement has never been faster than th Pillar in recent years. And with its increasing pace, competitiveness and importance in advancing development, it’s becoming necessary to direct Green innovation, this advancement toward achieving environmental sustainability. science and technology Current and future trends and drivers Environmental conservation and green development will require continuous and increasing innovation in technology, science and the business sector. Vision Countries and organisations will enter into a global competition to Abu Dhabi achieves a balance between the establish their own global centres of scientific and technological tremendous technological and scientific excellence. advancement, and sustainable development, Future governments will require the integration of advanced emerges as a specialised centre in green scientific technology into their own operations to remain effective and capable of and technological innovation, stands out in green accommodating the increase in population and its pressures. research and solutions, and integrates them into future governmental environmental action 86 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 4: Green innovation, science and technology Environmental Centennial 2071 | 87 Pillar map Future programmes UAE Centennial Centre of Environmental Innovation Biological Science and Technology 2071 vision Environmental Centennial Abu Dhabi forms a specialised innovation centre in green Stimulate biotechnology that benefits and learns from Best country in the world 2071 vision science and technology across various sectors, provides natural mechanisms and functions of systems and Abu Dhabi is the world’s best in a platform for building international partnerships, and organisms, utilise biological materials to produce high disseminating and sharing local environmental technology value chemicals to create new green products and provide Pathway environmental conservation worldwide, and the required policies and regulation. advanced health solutions, and draw inspiration from nature to find solutions to the challenges facing humanity by Enablers for future environmental leadership Pillar Community Innovation Incubator integrating biomimicry in technology, design and business. Green innovation, An incubator to stimulate societal innovation, improve the science and technology ability and opportunity of individuals to environmentally High-tech Greening innovate in all sectors, develop solutions to various Adopt advanced technology to sustainably green the Objectives environmental challenges, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences, discuss results, and access the emirate with limited water consumption and high value trees such as crop trees or carbon absorbents, that are not

1. Position environmental latest laboratory equipment and tools. necessarily compatible with local climatic conditions. sustainability at the heart of the Programmes local innovation system 1.1. Centre of environmental innovation

2. Intensify research and Responsible Technology Sustainable 3D Printing 1.2. Community innovation incubator development for scientific Policies and standards toward a responsible technology for Harness 3D printing technology that depends on 1.3. Responsible technology innovators that ensure that digital standards and strategies environmentally friendly materials and clean energy in discoveries, innovative green 2.1. National research force are aligned with environmental considerations. innovative industries and constructions such as vehicles, technology, and employ 2.2. Biological science and technology homes, buildings and biodegradable materials, converting advanced solutions to serve waste into valuable products, and advanced research in the environmental sustainability 2.3. High-tech greening 2.4. Sustainable 3D printing National Research Force uses of bioprinting.

3. Sophisticated governmental 3.1. Advanced emergency management Motivate research, development and scientific studies action that utilises creative systems through dedicated networks at the local and international 3.2. Systems management levels, and with the public, private and academic sectors, 3.3 Embedded service in addition to launching Abu Dhabi international award for best innovative research in advanced green technology and science. 88 | Pathway 3: Enablers for future environmental leadership | Pillar 4: Green innovation, science and technology Environmental Centennial 2071 | 89 Advanced Emergency Management Embed robotics, drones and space technology into an integrated system for immediate response to emergencies and environmental disasters, and proactive action to reduce their impacts. Systems Management Our Partners A master system that uses artificial intelligence to manage all various environmental systems through a smart board that display geographic information for the emirate while enabling monitoring, modelling and analysis across all systems on an unprecedented scale and speed to comprehensively address environmental issues. Embedded Service Virtual centres to provide environmental services that achieve the highest standards of happiness and rely on applications of the Internet of Things, virtual and augmented reality, high-speed networks, big data analysis and artificial intelligence for proactive communication, anticipating and meeting customer desires, automatic improvement, and the launch of the smart environmental assistant to meet various customer inquiries. 90 | Thanks and appreciation Environmental Centennial 2071 | 91 Reviewers Representatives of the Preparation Abu Dhabi Executive Office Abu Dhabi Police Environment Agency - Committee for the Fifty in the Abu Dhabi • Lt. Col. Dr. Musab Omair Al-Sheryani Office of Ministerial Affairs Department of Energy • HE. Rashed Salem Al Remeithi • Captain Ahmed Matar Al Shamsi Thanks and • Atraf Shihab • Dr. Shamma the owner • Fatima Mohammed Al Kaabi • Ahmed Baharoon • Tariq Abu Fakhr • Abdul Rahman Al Alawi • Eng. Salem Al-Braik appreciation • Majed Abdel Ghaffar • Alia Sultan Al Zaabi Department of Economic • Aysha Al Ketbi • Jamal Fahmy Shadid Development • Ruqaya Mahmoud Department of Finance • Ramzi Hamdan • Dr. Richard Perry • Dr. Haifa Al Hamdani This centennial was developed on a Department of Municipalities • Mohamed Yousif • Dr. Suleiman Ward Al-Masaeed • Osama Abu Saleem participatory approach between the and Transport • Ahmed Abdullah Al Hammadi Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, its • Khalifa Al Hosani • Mona Salem • Dr. Abeer Sajwani • Mohammed Saleh Al-Hadrami partners, and stakeholders from the • Haitham Abu Zeid • Monir Bou Ghanem • Kevin Reed • Mohammed Ismail Al Hosani government, private, academic, and • Hassan Nasser Al-Ansari • Abederohman Alfawares non-profit sector, in addition to exploring • Ahmed Ali Mohamed Department of Community • Eng. Ahmed Al Jassmi the ideas and aspirations of our society Department of Culture members. Without the support of every Development Department of Health • Eng. Bayan Athamneh and Tourism contributing individual, this centennial • Farha Al Shamsi • Anil Kumar would not have been developed in such • Dr. Hamed Al Hashemi • Ahlam Al Hammadi • Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi • Muna Al Jneibi integrated dimensions. • Dr. Yousif Rashid Al Zaabi • Nawal Al Hassani • Eng. Mohamed Ba Sahel Department of Education Abu Dhabi Digital Authority • Alicia Jimenez and Knowledge Agriculture and Food Preparation • Dana Al Yazidi Safety Authority • Khaldoun Al-Omari ADNOC • Habiba Bamatraf • Eng. Abdulla Belajer Al-Remeithi, • Khaled Al Hamli • Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Mazrouei • Eng. Rashed Ekaabi Acting Director of Environmental Policies • Zeina Al Hashemi and Planning Division Hub71 • Maitha Al Ahbabi Abu Dhabi National Energy • Dr. Osama Sallam • Reem bin Sheikh The Mohamed bin Zayed • Sara Ahmed Al Mazrouei, Company (TAQA) • Jamal AlZaidaneen • Nader Musaitif Species Conservation Fund Lead Analyst Performance, Environmental Strategy Performance Division • Dr. Hadi Badi • Eng. Mohammed Alam Khalifa University • Nicholas Heard • Sheikha Al Zaabi • Mohamed Mosa • Dr. Hashem Juma • Eng. Wael Suleiman • Dr. Amina Saad Al-Sumaiti Emirates Nature Society • Eng. Hussein Hamed • Abdullah Sufian Brook • Nour Mezher • Eng. Oriol Teixido • Mutasem Al-Fadil • Fatma Khamis • Toufic Mezher Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi Tel : +971 2 6934444 customerhappiness@ead.gov.ae P.O. Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, UAE Fax : +971 2 4463339 www.ead.gov.ae