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LAUNCHING THE 23RD
EDITION OF CLEAN UAE
CAMPAIGN

DECEMBER 6, 2024 UAENEWS247 1 COMMENT
Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and
Environment in Ajman
Under the esteemed patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change
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and Environment, the 23 edition of the Clean UAE Campaign
kicked off in the Emirate of Ajman on Thursday, December 5.

Organised by the Emirates Environmental Group in collaboration
with the Municipality and Planning Department – Ajman, marking
the first stop of a nationwide journey that will span all seven
th
Emirates and concluding on the 14 of December. The Clean UAE
represents the largest community-driven environmental movement
commemorating the “Year of Sustainability.”
In Ajman’s “Al Tallah 1” area, an extraordinary 1,210 volunteers
gathered, equipped with cotton gloves, biodegradable garbage
bags, cotton T-shirts, and Caps, to make a meaningful impact on
the environment. Covering an extensive 5-square-kilometer area,
their efforts highlighted the campaign’s dedication to promoting
environmental stewardship and sustainability across the UAE.
Collectively, the volunteers removed 1,750 kilograms of waste,
including 345 kilograms of recyclable materials—such as paper,
plastic, aluminum cans, glass, and scrap metal—that were
meticulously segregated to be taken to local recycling factories.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and
Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group, highlighted the
campaign’s mission. She stated, “The Clean UAE campaign, held
under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and
Environment, is a national movement that aims to raise awareness
about the dangers of waste and pollution and its impact on human
health and the natural biodiversity. Through this campaign, we aim
to effectively engage all the sectors of the community by
encouraging participation in environmental and volunteer activities.

This campaign is more than just a cleaning effort—it is an
awareness movement inspiring positive change. It underscores the
fact that environmental preservation is not just one specific
sector’s responsibility but a collective duty. Together, we are taking
steps towards a sustainable and clean future for generations to
come. Through this campaign, we reaffirm our commitment to
preserving the beauty and environmental heritage of the UAE, and
we encourage everyone to actively contribute to keeping our
surroundings pollution-free and sustainable.”

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 addressing several United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 3:
Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and
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