UAE: Sheikh Mohamed extends Year of Sustainability into 2024

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The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced that last year’s theme of sustainability will continue into 2024, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to “protect and preserve the environment for the benefit of future generations”.

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The announcement was made on X, formerly Twitter, on the occasion of UAE’s National Environment Day.

On the occasion of National Environment Day, we announce that the Year of Sustainability is extended into 2024, reflecting our ongoing collective commitment to protect and preserve the environment for the benefit of future generations. Building on the UAE Consensus achieved at…

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 4, 2024

Community-driven initiatives to mark ‘year of sustainability’

This year will continue to witness a collective effort to adopt sustainable practices through a range of community-driven initiatives and activities themed around sustainability.

All ideas for impactful activities, innovative initiatives, and community-driven projects are welcomed and can be shared via email.

The year-long activations will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Further announcements detailing the upcoming activities and initiatives will be made soon.

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