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Dubai Municipality awarded Golden category at

Global Environment Award for Environment

Management Industry

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Dubai Municipality has been awarded the Golden category for Environment Management Industry at
the Global Environment Award, which is organized by the Global Energy & Environment Foundation
(GEEF). The esteemed award honors exceptional individuals, teams, projects, and organizations for
their significant contributions to environmental sustainability and the preservation of natural
resources. It serves as a catalyst for fostering excellence in effective environmental management on
a global level.
The Municipality received recognition for its ‘Sustainability Projects System’ initiative. This initiative
aims to showcase the Municipality’s accomplishments and sustainable projects, further emphasizing
its commitment to integrated management of environmental, sanitation and waste systems.
Moreover, it seeks to encourage environmental sustainability practices, enhance natural resource
management, and introduce innovative strategies to reduce the effects of climate change.
Furthermore, the initiative aims to raise awareness on emerging environmental challenges.
This system has been instrumental in fostering a positive environmental impact within the Emirate.
Through effective measures such as carbon emission reduction, promotion of a green circular
economy and sustainable renewable energy sources, it strengthens the Municipality’s core
principles, advancing Dubai’s sustainability goals and improving overall quality of life.
Dubai Municipality has established a comprehensive system of sustainability projects. Among these
are the Al Warsan Waste-to-Energy Plant project, the Biogas-to-energy project, and the trading of
carbon credits on the Dubai Financial Market. Furthermore, the Municipality has attained ISO 14001
certification for its Integrated Environmental Management System and ISO 5000 certification for its

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