Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supreme Energy Council in Dubai, chaired the 91st meeting of the Council, which was held virtually, in the presence of the Vice President of the Council, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Secretary-General of the Council, Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, and members of the Council.
The Council reviewed the strategic objectives of the Emirate of Dubai and discussed a number of strategic initiatives that drive sustainability in the emirate.
In addition to future aspirations to achieve carbon neutrality.
He reviewed two main axes: the “Circle Dubai” initiative to improve waste reduction practices affiliated with Dubai Municipality.
In addition to the latest developments in the “No Emissions Public Transport in Dubai 2050” strategy adopted by the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai.
Vice Chairman of the Council, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, said: “In line with the vision and directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, we continue to implement pioneering initiatives and projects that enhance Dubai’s position in the fields of clean energy, sustainability and energy efficiency, in support of the goals of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.” And the Dubai Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050, which contributes to reaching 100% of energy production capacity from clean sources by 2050″.
He added: “The (Circle Dubai) initiative is a cornerstone in transforming the waste management system in the emirate towards a circular economy model, as it aims to improve waste collection, sorting and recycling operations using the latest technological solutions. The updates provided in the strategy (zero emissions public transportation in the Emirate of Dubai 2050) confirm the progress made in transforming the mass transit fleet in Dubai into a zero-emission fleet.” By expanding the use of electric and hydrogen vehicles, and strengthening the infrastructure supporting them, which directly contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector and achieving our ambitious goals for the year 2050.
The Council stressed that the implemented programmes to reduce waste and increase recycling operations, in addition to reducing carbon emissions resulting from the land transport sector, will be priorities to be reviewed in the future.
