UAE’s largest National Environmental Volunteer Campaign calls on communities to unite for a greener nation
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) officially launched the 25th Cycle of the Clean UAE Campaign during a landmark Silver Jubilee Press Conference held at Al Khoory Sky Garden Hotel, Dubai, marking a quarter-century of the United Arab Emirates’ most impactful and enduring environmental volunteer initiative.
Celebrating 25 years of environmental action, the Clean UAE Campaign has become a powerful symbol of national unity and environmental stewardship, bringing together federal and local government entities, private sector organisations, educational institutions, diplomatic missions, civil society organisations, families and volunteers from every corner of the UAE in a shared commitment to protecting the nation’s natural environment.
The 25th Cycle continues to receive the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, furthermore, since 2022, the campaign has been officially endorsed and approved by the UAE Cabinet as one of the UAE’s National Community Action Campaigns, reaffirming its importance in advancing the country’s environmental sustainability agenda and fostering community participation in protecting the nation’s natural resources.
Remarkable nationwide impact
Since 2007, the campaign has achieved remarkable nationwide impact, mobilising 1,149,005 volunteers from across the seven Emirates, successfully removing 1,754,634 kilograms of waste from beaches, deserts, wadis, mangroves, parks and public spaces, while contributing to the cleaning and restoration of 1,288sqkm of land.
Through responsible waste collection and recycling efforts, the campaign has also contributed towards the mitigation of 186,265.02 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, demonstrating the tangible environmental benefits that collective community action can achieve.
“Over the past twenty-five years, we have witnessed the extraordinary power of collective action, proving that when communities, businesses, government entities and educational institutions unite behind a common purpose, meaningful environmental change becomes possible,” asserted Dr. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Emirates Environmental Group.
Clarion call
The Emirates Environmental Group is calling upon corporations & Industries, local & federal government entities, educational institutions, diplomatic missions, community organisations, families and individuals to participate in this landmark Silver Jubilee edition of the campaign.
Businesses are also encouraged to become campaign partners and sponsors, contributing towards one of the UAE’s most recognised environmental initiatives while demonstrating their commitment to sustainability, corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Through strategic partnerships, sponsors will play a vital role in enabling the campaign to continue expanding its environmental impact while engaging thousands of volunteers across the country.
As the Clean UAE Campaign enters its next chapter, EEG remains steadfast in its mission to inspire environmental responsibility, strengthen community engagement, and support the UAE’s vision for a sustainable future.
EEG extended its deepest appreciation to the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) for its unwavering support and for serving as the Patron of the Clean UAE Campaign for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming the Ministry’s steadfast commitment to advancing environmental stewardship and sustainable community engagement across the nation.
