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Abu Dhabi targets significant emissions cuts with enhanced climate strategy
In an attempt to supercharge the UAE's climate agenda, Abu Dhabi launches the MENA region's first enhanced transparency framework.
In 2023, the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) introduced a nationwide Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) aligned with the Paris Agreement to advance global sustainability goals. Building on this initiative, Abu Dhabi launched its subnational framework a year later, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Initially conceptualized under the Paris Agreement, ETF guides were designed to support the effective implementation of sustainability initiatives and foster trust among stakeholders in global value chains. These guides serve as foundational tools for greenhouse gas emissions reporting and tracking Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has enhanced the UAE’s Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) with a subnational initiative aligned with the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy launched in 2023. Leveraging advanced technology, Abu Dhabi’s ETF seamlessly integrates with the national system, providing robust support for climate strategies. The platform, designed for minimal human intervention, collects external data to drive effective climate action.
Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of EAD, emphasized the strategy’s ambitious goals, stating, “The Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy aims to reduce Abu Dhabi’s absolute emissions by 47 million tonnes of GHGs by 2030 from 2016 levels and cut emissions by 22% by 2027.”
The Abu Dhabi ETF acts as a vital component of the UAE’s climate initiatives, providing real-time updates to the national framework to regulate greenhouse gas and air emissions. Dr. Al Dhaheri noted, “The data gathered in Abu Dhabi will enable the UAE to present its Nationally Determined Contributions, advancing efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.” These efforts solidify the UAE’s commitment to addressing the global climate crisis and achieving its sustainability goals.
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