This report presents the UAE’s current progress towards a green economy by providing a clear overview of the government’s plan and diverse public and private efforts, as well as a benchmarking of the country’s current standing. This first edition of the report includes:
- Background on the UAE’s approach towards an inclusive green economy,
- Highlights of ongoing public and private-sector efforts for enabling a green economy in the country’s nine key sectors (Oil and Gas; Water and Electricity; Industry; Buildings, Construction and Real Estate; Transport and Logistics; Waste Management; Land use and Agriculture; Financial Services; and Tourism and Hospitality);
- Measurement of the UAE’s performance according to 30 UAE Green Economy Indicators;
- Future outlook, including the governance and programmatic structure for implementing the UAE’s Green Growth Strategy, potential green economy actions, and next steps; and
- A final section contributed by UNEP introducing other leading countries’ approaches to the green economy and how the United Nations aims to support the green economy transition and mobilise green financing and investment around the world.
The reporting period for this edition covers the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2014.