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Introduction:

The UAE government is continuously working towards achieving environmental sustainability within a legislative and regulatory framework that helps preserve the environment and its natural resources, and prohibits any behavior that may pose a threat to it, such as dumping marine waste or cutting down trees. The state has also adopted several techniques to preserve the environment in the country through its various governmental or local initiatives and institutions.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment being the major and main one, is the federal authority for environmental planning and action in UAE. The ministry, in collaboration with the competent local authorities concerned with environment, work on developing environmental programmes and initiatives that aim to contribute to the sustainability of water, enhance food security, raise the rates of bio-security and enhance environmental security. The action plans of the ministry emerge from its vision to ensure sustainable environment for life.

The ministry also launched its National Environmental Education and Awareness Strategy 2015-2021. The strategy is based on six key objectives that were developed according to international standards and the expectations of the parties concerned. It is aimed at educating the youth of the UAE towards a sustainable future and strengthening the community's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. The strategy also encourages the active participation of enterprises and economic sectors in moving towards environmental sustainability and educates governments and key stakeholders on environmental issues.

Masdar City

'''Masdar City began its journey to become one of the world's most sustainable cities in 2008. Masdar City is zero-waste sustainability pioneer and a research and development hub, leading the way in greener, more sustainable urban living. The city is home to a thriving clean-tech cluster, a business free zone, and a residential neighborhood complete with restaurants, shops, as well as public green spaces.'''

'''Masdar City has also broken a major record by successfully combining environmental awareness and art by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest recyclable material mosaic in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It has also broken another Guinness World Record for being the largest low-carbon city in the world, which contributes and reflects positively on the country's green footprint.'''

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG)

'''EEG is a professional working group dedicated to environmental protection through education, action programs, and community involvement. It was founded in 1991 and its goals are to raise public awareness of all local, regional, and global environmental issues, and to encourage individuals to take positive environmental action by actively participating in specific projects, campaigns, and activities, and to promote community waste reduction and recycling programs, both as a means of protecting the environment and as a model for increasing community environmental awareness. Men and women of all nationalities and ages are welcome to join the organization.'''