emirates7 - Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, reaffirmed the country’s strong commitment to safeguarding mangrove ecosystems—one of the planet’s most essential and fragile natural environments.
In a statement marking the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Dr. Al Dahak highlighted the UAE’s progress in protecting these vital coastal forests and emphasized the nation’s continued dedication to their restoration and growth.
She encouraged the public to witness the beauty and significance of the mangroves that stretch along the UAE’s coastline, describing them as a "natural barrier" against rising sea levels, shoreline erosion, and climate change impacts. She also pointed out that mangroves act as powerful carbon sinks, capable of absorbing up to four times more carbon than other tropical forests.
Beyond climate benefits, Dr. Al Dahak noted that mangroves are crucial for biodiversity, offering vital food sources and habitats for marine life. She added that the UAE’s approach, guided by visionary leadership, focuses not only on national conservation but also on global mangrove development efforts.
Dr. Al Dahak stressed that mangroves are central to achieving the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 goal, citing the UAE’s Biodiversity Strategy 2031 and its target of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030. She called for collective action from the community, private sector, and government entities to contribute to this mission.
She also highlighted the importance of international cooperation, referencing the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC), which now includes 45 member countries. The alliance, she said, reflects a united global effort to secure funding for mangrove conservation and to accelerate protective actions by various stakeholders.
Additionally, Dr. Al Dahak pointed to the upcoming launch of the Mohamed bin Zayed-Joko Widodo International Mangrove Research Centre in Bali as a major advancement for international mangrove preservation.
She emphasized the strategic value of the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi this October, calling it a key opportunity to enhance global efforts in ecological protection, promote progressive environmental policies, and strengthen biodiversity—including within mangrove habitats.
Dr. Al Dahak concluded by urging everyone to recognize the importance of mangroves and take active steps to protect them, stressing that their survival is closely linked to humanity’s well-being.
In a statement marking the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Dr. Al Dahak highlighted the UAE’s progress in protecting these vital coastal forests and emphasized the nation’s continued dedication to their restoration and growth.
She encouraged the public to witness the beauty and significance of the mangroves that stretch along the UAE’s coastline, describing them as a "natural barrier" against rising sea levels, shoreline erosion, and climate change impacts. She also pointed out that mangroves act as powerful carbon sinks, capable of absorbing up to four times more carbon than other tropical forests.
Beyond climate benefits, Dr. Al Dahak noted that mangroves are crucial for biodiversity, offering vital food sources and habitats for marine life. She added that the UAE’s approach, guided by visionary leadership, focuses not only on national conservation but also on global mangrove development efforts.
Dr. Al Dahak stressed that mangroves are central to achieving the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 goal, citing the UAE’s Biodiversity Strategy 2031 and its target of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030. She called for collective action from the community, private sector, and government entities to contribute to this mission.
She also highlighted the importance of international cooperation, referencing the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC), which now includes 45 member countries. The alliance, she said, reflects a united global effort to secure funding for mangrove conservation and to accelerate protective actions by various stakeholders.
Additionally, Dr. Al Dahak pointed to the upcoming launch of the Mohamed bin Zayed-Joko Widodo International Mangrove Research Centre in Bali as a major advancement for international mangrove preservation.
She emphasized the strategic value of the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi this October, calling it a key opportunity to enhance global efforts in ecological protection, promote progressive environmental policies, and strengthen biodiversity—including within mangrove habitats.
Dr. Al Dahak concluded by urging everyone to recognize the importance of mangroves and take active steps to protect them, stressing that their survival is closely linked to humanity’s well-being.