Mangroves, small trees that grow in saltwater, are an important part of the country’s ecosystem
Ali Al Suwaidi, of Emirates Marine Environmental Group; Heba Al Shehi, from Ministry of Climate Change; and Omar Channawi, chief executive of Procter and Gamble in the Middle East, plant saplings at Dubai Mangroves Forest at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary.
Nearly 1,000 trees were planted at the opening as this drone footage shows
The project by Emirates Marine Environmental Group and Procter & Gamble is in sync with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s plan for more than half of the city to be transformed into nature reserves by 2040
View of the Dubai Mangroves Forest at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature enthusiasts will soon be able to male a booking to plant a mangrove after Eid with details being firmed up with Dubai Municipality
The area now has small clusters of mangroves within the sanctuary situated near the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border
The stretches of beach are a breeding ground for endangered species including the hawksbill and green turtles
Mr Al Suwaidi says he hopes one million mangroves are planted this year
Schools and companies would be encouraged to join in the campaign to tackle climate change
The group already organises community events so school children and nature enthusiasts can be part of turtle release projects and mangrove planting
View of the Dubai Mangroves Forest at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Mangroves, small trees that grow in saltwater, are an important part of the country’s ecosystem
Ali Al Suwaidi, of Emirates Marine Environmental Group; Heba Al Shehi, from Ministry of Climate Change; and Omar Channawi, chief executive of Procter and Gamble in the Middle East, plant saplings at Dubai Mangroves Forest at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary.
Nearly 1,000 trees were planted at the opening as this drone footage shows
The project by Emirates Marine Environmental Group and Procter & Gamble is in sync with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s plan for more than half of the city to be transformed into nature reserves by 2040
View of the Dubai Mangroves Forest at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature enthusiasts will soon be able to male a booking to plant a mangrove after Eid with details being firmed up with Dubai Municipality
The area now has small clusters of mangroves within the sanctuary situated near the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border
The stretches of beach are a breeding ground for endangered species including the hawksbill and green turtles
Mr Al Suwaidi says he hopes one million mangroves are planted this year
Schools and companies would be encouraged to join in the campaign to tackle climate change
The group already organises community events so school children and nature enthusiasts can be part of turtle release projects and mangrove planting
View of the Dubai Mangroves Forest at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Mangroves, small trees that grow in saltwater, are an important part of the country’s ecosystem