UAE President calls for action to protect environment

The UAE President has renewed calls for stronger collective action to protect the environment and preserve natural resources for future generations, in a social media post marking National Environment Day on Wednesday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said sustainability is a shared responsibility and highlighted the important role individuals have played in safeguarding the environment throughout the nation’s history.

He said the UAE remains committed to empowering communities to contribute to environmental protection, stressing that collective efforts are essential to building a greener and healthier world.

On National Environment Day, we reaffirm our shared responsibility to advance sustainability efforts and preserve our natural resources for generations to come. Recognising the important role of individuals in protecting the environment throughout our nation's history, the UAE is…

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 4, 2026

National Environment Day is observed annually in the UAE to raise awareness about conservation, sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources.