Abu dhabi: Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), announced that the Authority is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to prepare and evaluate a guide to natural reserves. The initiative is among a series of initiatives and projects featured at the first edition of the Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026, which will take place on September 7 and 8.
According to Emirates News Agency, speaking on the sidelines of a press conference held today in Dubai to announce the organisation of the inaugural edition of the conference, bin Thani said the event, themed 'Protecting Our Environment. Securing Our Future,' will also see the launch of an Environmental Photography Award in the UAE, in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award. He noted that the initiative will contribute to raising environmental awareness and engaging the community in environmental protection issues through art and photography.
The conference will also feature the launch of several initiatives related to biodiversity, along with initiatives aimed at enhancing community involvement in environmental action. These initiatives will highlight the role of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority in protecting the environment and promoting public awareness of environmental issues.
Bin Thani added that the event will bring together key stakeholders to advance environmental dialogue and climate action at the national and regional levels. The conference and exhibition further reinforce Dubai's position as a global hub for sustainability and environmental innovation. The event will convene decision-makers, government and private-sector representatives, environmental experts, and specialists to explore the future of sustainability in Dubai.