National Air Quality Strategy - UAE

In 2020, GGGI will work with MOCCAE to develop a National Air Quality Strategy in close coordination with the concerned local authorities, federal entities and private sector that will promote improved and effective monitoring, mitigation, and management of air quality covering the four focus areas, outdoor air pollution, indoor air pollution, noise, and odor. With a clear aim of improving air quality, the project fits well with goals under GGGI SO4 (improved air quality). Strategically, the project is one of the focus areas under the UAE CPF 2017-2022 Strategic Outcome 1: "Improved implementation of the UAE Green Agenda 2030 results in the achievement of national green growth objectives". The delivery of National Air Quality Strategy is expected to contribute to improved national and local policies on air quality monitoring, mitigation, and management, which will bring about concrete and well-targeted actions toward better management of air pollution and its health, socioeconomic, and environmental impacts. In the long term, these efforts will contribute to the transition toward a greener and more sustainable development pathway through enhanced air quality and its positive impacts on public health and well-being, environment, and the economy.