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Our nation committed to global & domestic efforts to combat climate change.

Addressing Climate Change at Home & Abroad

COP21 Paris Nov 30 – Dec 11, 2015

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Addressing Climate Change at Home & Abroad

Global warming is caused by an excess of heat-trapping gases, or greenhouse gases (GHGs) first and foremost carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides. These gases prevent the sun’s heating rays from radiating back into space after they have reached the earth’s surface. This warming has a number of knock-on effects, such as melting glaciers, heavier rainstorms, more frequent droughts and changing weather patterns. Together, global warming and these phenomena are known as “climate change.”

In December, world leaders will gather in Paris for the United Nations International Conference on Climate Change (COP 21). This meeting will mark a major turning point in global climate change strategy, and intends to deliver a new international climate agreement to come into force in 2020.

It will, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim to govern climate action.

The United Arab Emirates is committed and prepared to work closely with other nations to find viable, real-world solutions that address this pressing challenge, at home and abroad. The UAE delegation to the 2015 Paris Climate Conference comprises of esteemed representatives from 17 organisations and government entities. The delegation will highlight the UAE’s role as a recognised, responsible key player and a partner committed to the global efforts in addressing climate change.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme

Commander of the UAE Armed Forces

“The future depends on the steps we

take today.”

United Arab EmiratesProud Participant in the Annual Conference of Parties COP 21, Paris

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According to World Food Program (WPF), by 2015, the number affected by climate

change disasters could reach 375 million people per year

Scientists have warned that if emissions continue to rise, we will pass the threshold – estimated as a temperature rise of 2°C above pre-industrial levels – beyond which global warming becomes

catastrophic and irreversible

According to a recent report by Oxfam, climate change could

push up food prices by 50-60% by 2030

Current emissions trajectories indicate that we are heading for a rise of about 5°C by 2100. To put that in perspective, the temperature difference between today’s world and the last ice age was about 5°C, so small changes in temperature can mean big differences for the Earth.

Neither the UAE, nor the Middle East in general, will be immune to the physical or economic impacts of climate change. Climate change has direct impact on the UAE, including:

• Sea levels: Rising sea levels pose significant threats to the UAE as its coastal zones are home to about 85% of the population and over 90% of water and power infrastructure.

• Water resources: Increased evaporation and reduced rainfall from today’s minimal levels will put greater pressure on already scarce water resources in the UAE.

• Food supply: Increased precipitation and extreme weather events in other countries will have direct implications for the UAE’s food supply given that the UAE imports 90% of its food.

• Biodiversity: Increased ocean temperatures and higher concentrations of CO2 will lead to the acidification of waters and threaten the existence of the UAE’s most biologically-productive systems, such as mangrove forests and sea grass beds.

Climate ChangeA Global Challenge

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The United Arab Emirates is a global partner in climate change action through renewable energy deployment at home and abroad.

68%of the Gulf’s renewable

energy capacity

12%of global CSP capacity

$1.7bnequity invested

$6.4bnof renewable energy assets

160,000 Jobs

By 2030, the UAE’s green economy

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Abu Dhabi Solar Roof Programme

Um al Zumool Farm Project

Murwah Island Project

Al Wathba Stables Project

Sea Palace

UAE Island – PV & Desalination

Renewable Energy Water Desalination

Al Reyadah

Shams1

Al Ain Dewan

Masdar City, Concentrated PV Plant

Al Jarnain Island, PV Plant

Masdar Solar Hub

Al Hayl Hybrid Systems

Omran Hospital Rooftop PV

Al Wathba Camel Farm and Stables

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Rashid Abdullah Omran Hospital

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United Arab Emirates is taking leading action to advance clean energy & other climate solutions

Efficient Management & Conservation

In 2014 the Regulation and Supervision Bureau of Abu Dhabi (RSB), in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) and Al Ain Distribution Company (AADC), announced a revision of water and electricity tariffs across the Emirate to encourage the sustainability and conservation of our precious resources.

Carbon Capture, Use & Storage (CCUS)

The CCUS project in Emirates Steel Industries (ESI) is the first project under Al Reyadah that comprises three elements; industrial capture of the CO2 from the ESI facility; compression, dehydration and transportation of the CO2 from the Masdar carbon capture facility to an ADNOC onshore oil field; and finally the use of injected CO2 for enhanced oil recovery.

Green Building Standards

The Pearl Rating System, the green building rating system developed by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council as part of Estidama, will enhance water and energy efficiency and conservation. The system aims to create more comfortable and healthier communities that consume less energy and fresh water and generate less waste.

Long-term Wastewater Collection & Conveyance

The Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP) is recognised as one of the longest gravity-driven sewerage tunnels in the world. STEP is an efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solution to meet the long-term wastewater collection and conveyance needs of Abu Dhabi.

The UAE’s actions reflect the country’s economic diversification strategy and the commitment to sustainable development, which harness innovation and green growth to ensure prosperity and environmental protection.

In 2012, the UAE set out the ‘Green Growth Strategy,’ a unified federal roadmap for economic growth and social development rooted in sustainable initiatives.

STEP – In the SpotlightOne of the longest

gravity-driven sewerage tunnels in the world

Average pumping capacity of

1.7 mcubic metres per day

Featured in National Geographic’s

primetime documentary ‘Megastructures’

45km of link sewers connecting

the existing sewerage system to the new deep

sewer tunnel

41km of deep sewer tunnel

5.5minternal diameter

Setting a national target to generate 24% of electricity from clean energy sources by 2021

First UAE Annual Sustainability Report issued

The Carbon Footprint Initiative was launched

The construction of the first desalination plant in the UAE

The founding of the United Arab Emirates, a federation consisting of 7 emirates

The UAE becomes a signatory to the The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) was established

Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi was established

UAE ratifies the Kyoto Protocol

Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) was established

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Federal Environmental Law issued

Establishment of the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA)

Establishment of Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI)

Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) was established

The launch of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Company

Emirates Green Building Council formed

Ministry of Environment and Water was established

Embracing Our Sustainable Heritage

2006-2012

Setting Our Green Foundation

1992-2005

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Abu Dhabi’s Water Master Plan was launched

Masdar City Solar PV Plant is commissioned which displaces 15,000 tonnes of CO2 every year

The UAE signs Copenhagen Accord

The UAE wins bid to host the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Headquarters

US$350m pledged for IRENA projects

Dubai Metro launched

Abu Dhabi launches Economic Vision 2030

Abu Dhabi launches Estidama Pearl Rating System for Buildings

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) established

Environmental Performance Certificate was established

Green Applications Initiatives was launched

Inaugural World Future Energy Summit held

UAE Leadership launches Zayed Future Energy Prize, a US $4 million annual award across 5 prize categories

Dubai launches Green Building Regulations

Construction begins on Masdar City

Directorate of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) established

Dubai Carbon Center of Excellence (DCCE) established

Water Conservation Strategy was launched

Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant was inaugurated which provides 24-hour power to the grid

The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium established

The UAE’s Green Growth Strategy was launched

International Water Summit announced

Masdar inaugurates 50MW CSP projects Valle I & II

Global Sustainable Cities Network launched

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park announced

Masdar launches renewable-powered desalination pilot

M-station, the UAE’s largest power & desal plant, was launched

The launch of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)

The launch of Shams 1 Solar Power Plant

Displaces 175,000 tonnes of CO2 every year

The inauguration of London Array Wind Farm

The region’s largest Carbon Capture, Usage & Storage initiative announced, which will displace up to 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually

M-Environment Initiative was launched

UAE launches Water Strategy

UAE initiates National Environment Day

Masdar invests in Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm

Abu Dhabi Ascent Climate Change Summit took place

Masdar delivers first renewable energy projects in Pacific island countries as part of UAE - Pacific Island Partnership Fund

UAE adopts Vision 2021 to outline development priorities

Abu Dhabi hosts Solar Impulse on round-the-world solar flight

IRENA HQ is established at Masdar City

Masdar renewable-powered desalination pilot is operational

Women in Sustainability, Environment & Renewable Energy Initiative was launched

Inauguration of Tafila Wind Farm in Jordan

Inauguration of Solar Hub

The Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP), a gravity-driven hydraulic wastewater network tunnel, nears completion

Pursuing Sustainable Growth

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Zero Gas Flaring Policy announced

Today, gas flaring represents <1% of the UAE’s gross gas production

Masdar City is One of the World’s Most Sustainable Urban Developments – Environmentally, Economically & Socially

Residential, commercial, cultural and educational concepts blend to create mixed-use neighbourhoods where communities will live, work, play and learn. The knowledge created here informs a new greenprint for how cities can and should be built, around the world. High-performance buildings reduce Masdar City’s water and energy consumption by 40% and embodied carbon by 15%. The Siemens Middle East Headquarters is the first – and currently the only – LEED Platinum certified office building in Abu Dhabi. The IRENA Headquarters achieved a prestigious Four Pearl rating certification, under the Estidama Pearl Building Rating System. These environmental achievements create economic benefits, demonstrating the cost- effectiveness of a truly sustainable approach.

Innovation at the Core of the UAE’s Water Strategy

Innovation to Ensure Water Security – Addressing Costly Desalination

Masdar launched a pilot programme to test and develop advanced energy-efficient seawater desalination technologies suitable to be powered by renewable energy sources to both ensure water security and reduce energy consumption.

The goal of this programme is to identify industrial-scale and commercially viable desalination technologies that will address sustainable access to water both in the arid MENA region and globally.

54% less water than the UAE’s average building

4 pilot plants have been operating for 18 months

75% of hot water is provided via thermal receptors

UAE organisations operate approximately 70 desalination plants, representing about 14% of global capacity

$5 million in research grants to develop rain enhancement science and technology

Apply now at:www.uaerep.ae/en

$4 million annual awarded across five prize categories

100% of wastewater in Masdar City is reused for irrigation

The UAE has the second largest capacity of desalination after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Empowering Future Generations to Promote Sustainability

Developed by the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology, the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science Initiative is a first-of-its-kind grant programme investing in research that enhances precipitation to increase rainfall in the UAE and arid and regions across the world.

The Zayed Future Energy Prize

The Zayed Future Energy Prize is an annual award celebrating achievements that reflect impact, innovation, long-term vision and leadership in renewable energy and sustainability.

The Prize also awards grants to high schools across the world committed to advancing sustainability through projects that promote renewable energy, improvements in energy or water efficiency, or a reduction in waste.

Apply now at: zayedfutureenergyprize.com

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In 1931, the famous inventor and founder of General Electric, Thomas Edison said “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!”

Did you know…

Leonardo Da Vinci

thought of using solar energy to heat water for industrial use back in the 15th century.

Albert Einstein’s

experiments with solar energy led to his winning of the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics.

Horace de Saussure,

the Swiss scientist, invented the world’s first solar energy collector, or “hot box,” in 1767.

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A standard industrial scale wind turbine can power 1,219 homes or 13,470 refrigerators.

World’s Largest

The London Array is the world’s largest offshore wind farm and powers over 500,000 homes while reducing carbon emissions by 925,000 tonnes annually.

1880s

The first solar cell was made by Charles Frits in the 1880s, and only had a power conversion efficiency of 1%. Currently the average ranges from 14% to 18%.

5000 B.C.

Ancient Egyptians used wind power to propel the sails of their boats on the Nile River around 5000 B.C.

Shams 1

Masdar’s Shams 1 concentrated solar power plant in Madinat Zayed is the largest renewable energy project in operation in the Middle East and powers over 20,000 homes.

90%

The element silicon is responsible for 90% of the world’s photovoltaic solar power systems.

1958

In 1958, the Vanguard I space satellite used about one watt of photovoltaic cells to power its radios.

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