World Environment Day 2018 - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

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4 June 2018

Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, on World Environment Day 2018

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer. MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

  “Environmental issues are attracting increasing attention around the world to raise awareness about the dangers to the planet. Governments around the world are adapting their strategies to conservation and climate change. Despite the efforts and initiatives that are being conducted around the world, some organisations are still following random approaches and are responsible for damage to large areas of land and oceans. This negatively affects air quality, and contributes to the elimination of biodiversity,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD&CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

“World Environment Day is an occasion to reflect on the results of environmental factors, the commitment of all countries towards the planet, the development of new policies and programmes that contribute to combating climate change, and the enactment of laws against violators.”

Since its establishment, the UAE has always attached great importance to preserving the environment, and stressed the need to conserve natural resources for future generations. Our wise leadership, represented by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has included environmental objectives in all national strategies, mainly the UAE Vision 2021 which focuses on environmental sustainability. DEWA also supports the Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai a smart and sustainable city, whose environmental elements are clean, healthy and sustainable. This is the real impact of the government's work on the environment and promoting sustainability, said Al Tayer.”

“DEWA was one of the pioneers in setting up environmental programmes and initiatives. DEWA’s ongoing efforts have contributed to its receiving the Five Star Environmental Audit from the British Safety Council for sixth year running. DEWA’s excellent performance also led to its receiving the Globe of Honour for environment for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, one of only seven countries around the world to do