Overall Objective
GGGI’s objective in UAE is to support the government to implement its green growth and climate change policies through a combination of support mechanisms, training, knowledge platforms and knowledge sharing events.
Strategic Outcome Targets
| GHG Reductions | Target Setting in Progress |
|---|---|
| Green Jobs | Target Setting in Progress |
| Sustainable Services | Target Setting in Progress |
| Air Quality | Target Setting in Progress |
| Ecosystem Services | Target Setting in Progress |
| Enhanced Adaptation to Climate Change | Target Setting in Progress |
Themes
Contact
Resource Partner
Earmarked (UAE)
Government Counterpart
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC)
Key Documents
Context
The United Arab Emirates is a hydrocarbon-based economy with a long-term vision to prepare for the post-oil era by transitioning toward green economy. The country has achieved rapid economic growth in the past few decades leading to substantial progress in education, health, life expectancy, and quality of life. However, the UAE is facing pressing sustainability challenges as shown by rapid urbanization, volatile global energy markets, deteriorating air quality, and hyper-arid environment with limited arable land and water. Furthermore, the high living standards and levels of energy and material consumption have resulted in excessive inefficiencies and waste.
Against this backdrop, GGGI has been playing a key role in supporting the UAE’s transition toward green economy since 2011. Through the development of the National Green Growth Strategy and the National Climate Change Plan, which were both approved by the UAE Cabinet, GGGI has helped establish a solid enabling policy framework for green growth in the UAE, thereby setting an example for other oil-rich economies in the Gulf. GGGI has also enabled the UAE to be a knowledge-sharing and capacity-building hub for green growth in the Middle East through numerous capacity development workshops for students and young professionals in the region. Going forward, GGGI continues to position itself as a trusted partner of the government in implementing various initiatives related to climate change adaptation, air quality, circular economy, youth empowerment, and sustainable finance, among others.
News
News • February 2, 2021
GGGI Director-General discusses Sustainable Recovery during the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum
February 1, 2021 – Recognizing the importance of a green post COVID-19 recovery as a critical moment for sustainable finance, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) participated in the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum on January 20, 2021. GGGI Director-General, Dr. Frank Rijsberman, took part in a panel discussion to share his insights on a sustainable […]
News • September 25, 2020
UAE Held Awareness Workshop on Climate Risks and Opportunities for Insurance Sector
September 17, 2020 – The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), UAE Insurance Authority (IA), and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) organized a virtual awareness workshop to discuss climate-related opportunities and challenges for the insurance sector. Themed “Studying the Insurance Sector’s Opportunities and Risks in Light of Climate Change Challenges,” more than 50 […]
News • October 16, 2018
GGGI organizes World Food Day workshop for Youth in UAE
On October 16, World Food Day, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), together with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the Embassy of Australia and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, co-organized a half-day Youth Workshop – “Our Food Our Future”. Dedicated to the young generation in the UAE, the workshop took […]
News • July 17, 2018
Adaptation to Climate Change in the UAE Environment Sector: Capacity Building and Stakeholder Consultation Workshop
On July 16-17, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) held a two-day workshop on capacity building and stakeholder consultation on risk assessment and climate change adaptation focusing on the environment sector. The workshop aimed to share the preliminary risk assessment results with stakeholders and gain […]
News • July 29, 2017
UAE: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Holds First Stakeholder Meeting on National Air Emissions Inventory
Saturday July 29, 2017 The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) kicked off the process of establishing a national air emissions inventory in Dubai, holding the first stakeholder consultation for participants from both federal and emirate-level entities. The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the Federal Authority for Competitiveness and […]
News • August 3, 2016
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment holds workshop on climate change with private sector
DUBAI – August 03, 2016 – The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE), yesterday hosted a workshop with representatives from the private sector, to seek their input on the UAE National Climate Change Plan, which is aimed at furthering the country’s ambitious economic diversification agenda, and its transition into new, knowledge-based industries in line […]
News • January 15, 2016
Green growth in the UAE; a growing oasis of sustainable development
By Daniel Muñoz-Smith, GGGI Communications Specialist A recent World Bank study has forecast that over 100 million of the world’s most vulnerable people could be pushed into poverty if adequate steps are not taken to address the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures could also make some parts of the world inhospitable by the end […]
News • November 20, 2014
UAE reaffirms commitment to a greener economy
SONGDO-KOREA, 19th November, 2014 (WAM) – A delegation from the United Arab Emirates represented by the Directorate of Energy and Climate Change of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated today in the annual Global Green Growth Institute?s (GGGI) governance meetings ? the 3rd Assembly and the 6th Council ? in Songdo, Korea as a member […]
Projects
AE10
Thematic Areas
Countries
AE10 International Cooperation with Bahrain
| Start Date | Q1 01 MAR 2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 600,000 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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AE08
Thematic Areas
Countries
AE08 National Air Quality Strategy – UAE
| Start Date | Q1 01 JAN 2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 315,000 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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AE09
Countries
AE09 Private Engagement and Green Investment Mobilization
| Start Date | Q1 01 JAN 2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 75,000 |
| Status | Active |
AE11
Thematic Areas
Countries
AE11 Green Agenda Policy Advisory
| Start Date | Q1 01 Mar 2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 185,000 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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AE07
Thematic Areas
Countries
AE07 National Framework for Action on Climate Change Adaptation
| Start Date | Q1 01 JAN 2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 335,000 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
United Arab Emirates(GIS02) WGEO – Smart City Investment Project
| Start Date | Q1 Sep 9 2018 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 468,247 |
| Status | Complete |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
UAE Green Growth Initiative
| Start Date | Q1 2017 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 3,490,000 |
| Status | Complete |
| Thematic Area |
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