Sharjah 24 – WAM: The UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work held its second meeting, chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment.

The meeting saw the roll-out of the Waste-free Schools project that aims to promote the adoption of circular economy principles in schools.

The meeting agenda also featured discussions of several key topics, including the environmental indicators of the “We The UAE 2031” vision and national plan, the preparedness of municipal authorities for the rainy season, and the directions of the UAE General Environmental Policy.

Held at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) headquarters in Dubai, the meeting convened the Council’s members for the second time since the UAE Cabinet ratified the resolution for the body’s creation in May 2022.

Almheiri said, “Our wise leadership’s continued support of environmental stewardship has considerably contributed to positioning the UAE as a driver of global environmental action and a recognized global convener of related discussions and events.”

She added, “Launched during the UAE’s Government Annual Meetings in November 2022, the ‘We The UAE 2031’ vision represents a national plan through which the UAE will continue its development path for the next 10 years as well as highlight its pioneering approach to environmental protection. We seek to enhance cooperation between all stakeholders in the UAE to ensure we achieve the environmental indicators of the vision.”

The Minister noted that the Council explored transformational environmental projects, in line with the new methodology for federal government work, announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and guided by the Principles of the 50”.