Dubai Announces Ambitious Target Of Making Public Transport Emissions-Free By 2050

In a significant move towards sustainability and combating climate change, Dubai has announced that the Emirates will have emission-free public transport by 2050.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, confirmed that a roadmap has been created to make public transport in the emirate emission-free by 2050.

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Equivalent of planting 132 million trees

The move, in line with the UAE¡¯s commitment to climate action, consolidates the nation¡¯s emergence as a leader in the use of renewable energy and a pioneer in the transition towards a green economy.

The roadmap envisions initiatives related to infrastructure, the circular economy and green mobility, which will achieve the desired environmental impact by avoiding nearly 8 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of planting 132 million trees.

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More electric and hydrogen vehicles

It also equates to financial savings of around $800,000 by 2050.

Under the initiative, which is a part of an integrated strategy to contribute to adapting to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the deployment of clean energy vehicles will gradually increase.

The Roads and Transport Authority will add electric and hydrogen vehicles to its fleet of public transportation buses, school transport, taxis and limousines.

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It will also rehabilitate the infrastructure and expand the use of clean energy to encompass buildings and facilities, in addition to recycling waste to support the circular economy.

Shifting towards green economy

The roadmap aligns with the UAE¡¯s vision to transform climate change challenges into opportunities to advance economic diversification and achieve sustainable economic development by developing new industries, technologies, skills and jobs that support environmental protection and preservation.

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This will be achieved by striking a balance between putting in place sustainable development measures and reducing the impact of climate change by diversifying sources of income, building a knowledge economy, and shifting towards a green economy.

No compromise on right of future generations

¡°Humanity expects each of us to contribute to saving the future. The UAE spares no effort to be on the frontlines of preserving the sustainability of our planet¡¯s resources. A series of green economy initiatives have led to Dubai becoming a role model for sustainability. Our initiatives for the future will help ensure that the UAE continues to set an example for the world in promoting innovation and creativity,¡± Sheikh Hamdan said.

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¡°We will not compromise on the right of the coming generations to shape their own future. It is our duty to preserve resources for them and this requires us to work collectively to achieve this on the ground. We continue to implement green initiatives that have a positive environmental impact in order to mitigate climate change,¡± he added.

Last week, Dubai-owned ports giant DP World intended to invest around $500 million to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 700,000 tons over the next five years.

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