EAD releases 20 Arabian Oryx in Shumari Wildlife Reserve

A translocation of 20 Arabian Oryx to the Shumari Wildlife Reserve in Jordan was successful completed by EAD.  The project is part of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arabian Oryx Reintroduction Programme, which is regarded as one of the world’s most successful conservation programmes.

The release of the Arabian Oryx is an important step toward the reintroduction of the species and increasing its numbers in nature and world wildlife reserves, where it once lived. It also facilitates the formation of growing herds capable of self-sufficiency and roaming freely in their natural habitats under effective management and a long-term protection plan.

SG joins Advisory Board of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Our SG Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri joined the Advisory Board of the United Nations (UN) Decade on Ecosystem Restoration playing a leading role in efforts to restore ecosystems globally while highlighting Abu Dhabi action to achieve the UN sustainable development goals. Last year the UN declared 2021–2030 the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Protected Area opens to the public  

The Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Protected Area was inaugurated by our Chairman, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 1 February and it is now open to the public. The visiting timing are from 8am to 10pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 11pm Friday and to Sunday.

The reserve is the first of its kind in the UAE, and it is one of the first in West Asia. It is located 45 kilometres to the east of Abu Dhabi city. The reserve has more than1 700 fossil dunes that date back 120 000 years. The reserve will help to conserve the site’s rare natural heritage and promote eco-tourism.

EAD Undertakes a Hydrogeological Mapping Project in the UAE to Prepare Digital Maps, Utilising Geographical Information Systems

EAD in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure conducted a hydrogeological mapping project for the UAE, a unique project in the Arabian Gulf region. The project aims to collect, classify, and analyse all available data on ground and surface water, which has been collected from well drilling, research, and reports. This information will be converted into digital data that can be utilised in preparing high-quality, accurate digital maps, using Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

EISOM co-organises the Sidr Environment Film Festival 2022

EISOM’s Sustainable Schools Initiative and Zayed University organised the second edition of Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival from 24–27 February at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The festival featured a selection of the best award-winning Emirati and international environmental films.

EAD launches BAADR app

The BAADR app was launched to help residents and citizens to live more sustainably. The app is a unique smartphone application, in partnership with Borouge, that will reward Abu Dhabi residents and citizens for completing different environmental actions that will help protect the environment across Abu Dhabi. Available to download for free on the Apple Play Store and to be released on Android soon. BAADR is the first app in the UAE to offer incentives for environmental actions with more than 20 tasks to choose from. It will aim to reduce carbon emissions, reduce food waste and the consumption of single-use items, conserve energy and encourage people to reuse and recycle their products.