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8,396 Volunteers Unite For Clean UAE Campaign A

Remarkable Sustainability Effort

Dec 07, 2024 (MENAFN via COMTEX) --
(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Following its successful launch in Ajman, the 23rd cycle of the "Clean UAE" campaign ,
organised by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and
Environment, continued its impactful journey with a significant event in Dubai. In collaboration with Dubai Municipality, the
campaign's second stop on Saturday, 7th December, saw an impressive turnout of 8,396 enthusiastic volunteers .
Participants gathered in Bur Ruwayyah area , where they were distributed across four locations , collectively covering
over 10 kilometers in their efforts to protect and preserve the environment.
The volunteers, adorning specially designed cotton T-shirts and caps were equipped with cotton gloves, biodegradable
garbage bags. Together, they collected 5,863 kg of waste including recyclables that were further segregated from the
general waste and sent to local recycling factories, thus contributing to significant environmental benefits.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Habiba Al Mar'ashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Emirates Environmental Group,
highlighted the importance of the"Clean UAE" campaign, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and
Environment and in supported by Dubai Municipality. She described it as the largest community-driven environmental
protection initiative in the UAE and a key contributor to the"Year of Sustainability."

Over the past 23 years, the campaign has played a pivotal role in raising awareness of environmental issues and inspiring
behavioural change across all sectors, ingaging private, government, academic, hospitality, families, and individuals of all
ages, genders, nationalities, religions and social backgrounds.

Ms. Al Mar'ashi emphasised the campaign's longstanding slogan,"Together for a Better Environment," which has united
people since 1991 in an unbiased and inclusive effort to protect the environment.
She explained that the campaign works to address the dangers of pollution and its impact on environment and public health
and also seeks to foster community engagement through active participation in volunteer activities.
She further explained that EEG ensures its programmes are designed to align with global objectives, embodying the
principle of"Think globally, act locally." The Clean UAE campaign is a prime example of this approach, directly supporting
several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 11:
Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15:
Life on Land, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Engineer Saeed Abdul Rahim Safar, Director of the Waste Operations Department at Dubai Municipality,
stated :"Our participation in this campaign aligns with the significant environmental milestones the UAE is celebrating this
year, beginning with the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE,
'may God protect him,' designating 2024 as the Year of Sustainability under the theme 'Today for Tomorrow.'Dubai
Municipality, represented by the Waste Operations Department, has provided comprehensive logistical support for this
initiative, reflecting its commitment to fostering community participation in preserving the city's cleanliness and aesthetic
appeal. This effort underscores the principle of partnership across private, governmental and civil sectors to achieve shared
goals. Dubai Municipality remains a pioneer in promoting volunteerism to serve the nation, society, and the local
environment, further enhancing the UAE's global standing in competitiveness indicators and advancing the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals 2030".

He added,"This year, the Clean UAE campaign extends beyond traditional activities like cleaning public spaces and
beaches. It emphasises the individual's role in reducing waste through reuse, while also raising social and environmental
responsibility among community members. The campaign aims to elevate environmental awareness across all segments of
society, highlighting the collective and individual responsibilities in protecting and nurturing our environment."

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