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      Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri

      Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri

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      Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri is the secretary general of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

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      Fishermen. Archive Abu Dhabi Photos Black and White Courtesy Al Ittihad *** Local Caption *** 000145.JPG
      CommentWhen the sea spoke: How science revitalised Abu Dhabi’s fisheries

      More than two decades' worth of evidence-based policies and hard work have reversed the decline of the emirate's stocks

      CommentMarch 13, 2026
      Western reef heron at Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. Mangroves have long been revered in the country Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      CommentThere's more to Abu Dhabi's mangroves plan than restoring them

      Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi's 10 year vision for the future of mangroves support the UAE’s national climate goals

      CommentAugust 05, 2025
      An AI-generated video art installation 'Large Nature Model: Coral' by artist Refik Anadol at the United Nations headquarters in New York. EPA
      CommentCan AI safeguard the Middle East’s environmental legacy?

      Artificial intelligence can help to heal the planet, but it's important to ensure that it remains a force for good

      CommentNovember 12, 2024
      More than 800,000 mangrove have been planted along Abu Dhabi's coastlines. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
      CommentThe importance of mangrove restoration in Abu Dhabi

      Guidelines are critical for effective restoration of Abu Dhabi’s degraded eco areas

      OpinionOctober 04, 2024
      Views of the Eastern Mangroves and Abu Dhabi city. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      How Abu Dhabi can become a leader in the global climate fight

      The emirate has announced a five-year strategy that focuses on helping key sectors reduce emissions and stay resilient

      CommentAugust 09, 2023
      More than a million native wild plant seeds will be distributed across the capital, said Environment Agency Abu Dhabi in February, to increase the emirate’s green cover and promote the use of indigenous fauna that requires less water. Courtesy: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
      Abu Dhabi is preparing a 'green force' to protect the environment

      There's a clear path ahead for Abu Dhabi and the UAE to emerge as a leader in green governance

      CommentJuly 11, 2022
      The National
      Weekend Essay: 50 years on, how safe are our planet and its people?

      World Environment Day was first commemorated on June 5, 1972. Five decades later, our conservation record is mixed

      WeekendJune 03, 2022
      An Arabian Oryx on Sir Bani Yas Island. Nothing symbolises our restoration efforts better than the Arabian Oryx. Silvia Razgova for The National
      A golden opportunity to restore species and ecosystems

      It will take focus, dedication, co-ordination and huge finances, but it is achievable

      CommentMarch 07, 2022
      Abu Dhabi's Barakah nuclear plant. Photo: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
      The Emirates has all the tools for a green energy transition

      But Cop28 will be a watershed moment not only for the UAE, but the entire region

      CommentNovember 23, 2021
      Guests take photos at an event to mark the third Emirati Women's Day, in Dubai on August 28, 2017. Pawan Singh / The National
      A vision for the environment: looking ahead as an Emirati woman

      As experienced environmental scientists, it is vital that we educate all those around us

      CommentAugust 28, 2021
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 23, 2020. Social distancing is conciously adhered to during the tour at Jubail Mangrove Park, Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National Section: AC Reporter: Hayley Skirka
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      Sustainability has to be part of our thinking on housing

      The world's cities are growing quickly, and it is on us to ensure that nature doesn't bear the cost

      CommentOctober 05, 2020
      The UAE's Founding Father Sheikh Zayed was a passionate naturalist determined to see his land bloom. Courtesy Al Ittihad
      Camera5
      'I want my sons to learn the lessons my father taught me'

      We need to teach them about our traditions and what it means to take responsibility to protect our natural and cultural heritage

      CommentJuly 19, 2020
      The vast expanse of sand dunes in the Empty Quarter is home to the iconic Arabian oryx. Wam
      Abu Dhabi's future relies on restoring balance with nature

      Abu Dhabi's Environment Agency head discusses the need for residents to reconnect with the natural world

      CommentJune 05, 2020
      A Filipino villager in a facemask along the Manila bay on the eve of World Earth day, Philippines, 21 April. According to reports, the rehabilitation of the murky waters of Manila Bay is put on hold as the Philippine government is engulfed in the public health response to the spread of the coronavirus crisis. Francis R. Malasig/ EPA
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      Earth Day: coronavirus is real, so is climate change

      The air is cleaner and the birds are back but what Covid-19 has delivered in environment terms is a temporary reprieve

      OpinionApril 22, 2020

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