It includes the use of the latest technology to include the required investment
Dubai unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Ahmed bin Saeed: "Dubai is taking another step to continue its leadership in the field of clean energy."
Saeed Al Tayer: "Dubai's shift to carbon neutrality underlines the importance of enhancing the emirate's leadership position in the face of climate change."
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The Dubai Council for the Future of Energy has conducted an in-depth study on how Dubai can achieve carbon neutrality (zero carbon emissions) by 2050, through a clear strategy and roadmap that includes the implementation of the strategy, and the use of the latest technologies in this field, to include the required investment and other capabilities, in addition to modeling social impact. and economic opportunities.
A statement issued yesterday stated that the study was launched with the aim of supporting the Dubai Council for the Future of Energy, one of the "Dubai Future Councils" as a platform for foreseeing and creating the future of vital sectors in the Emirate of Dubai over the next 50 years.
Consulting
The study was launched in early 2020, with the support of a high-level strategic consulting firm, targeting a wide scope covering all sectors of the economy, and looking at a wide range of measures and measures aimed at reducing potential carbon emissions.
The study, which was developed on the basis of well-established standards, accurate baseline modeling, extensive metadata scenarios and using the latest technology, indicated a viable path to transform Dubai into a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. A roadmap to 2050 has been developed.
The study, its results and implications were presented to the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, where it was approved and the decision to proceed with its implementation was taken by all concerned authorities in the Emirate of Dubai.
green economy
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum referred to the challenges posed by climate change, and to the UAE's strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
His Highness said: "We are proud of the UAE's strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, as this initiative reinforces the importance and timing of the study that was conducted due to the necessity of translating the goals into actionable goals."
His Highness added: "Thanks to a detailed and solid roadmap covering all sectors, Dubai is taking another step to continue its leadership in the field of clean energy, and accelerate the pace of transformation that will stimulate the green economy, create job opportunities, and transform Dubai into a center of excellence in the new technologies necessary and necessary to achieve Zero carbon emissions and 100% clean energy by 2050.
leadership position
For his part, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Dubai Council for the Future of Energy and Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, said, "Dubai's transition to carbon neutrality (the Dubai Strategy for Zero Carbon Emissions 2050), confirms the importance of enhancing the emirate's leadership position in the face of climate change by publishing Using renewable and clean energy solutions and technologies, creating investment opportunities in the field of green economy, balancing economic development and environmental sustainability, and moving forward towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
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