UAE marks National Environment Day

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President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the UAE’s commitment to protecting the environment and conserving natural resources.

In a statement marking the 24th National Environment Day on February 4, Sheikh Khalifa highlighted the policies, strategies and legislation adopted by the government in recent years.

"On this day, we reiterate our determination to double efforts to achieve our sustainable development objectives in line with the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda with regards to ensuring a clean and safe environment that is conducive to providing continued prosperity and happiness for us and for generations to come," said His Highness.

"The preservation of the environment is a shared responsibility by all," he added.

Sheikh Khalifa pointed out that the country was able to efficiently deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and its health, social and economic repercussions, in addition to achieving the desired balance between growth and protecting the environment.

This year, the National Environment Day is being marked under the theme ‘Green Recovery’.

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