ABU DHABI, 15th November, 2023 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi City Municipality, via the Shahama Municipality Centre, joined the “Preserving our Emirate Through Planting” initiative led by the Emirates Environmental Group, to expand agricultural land and green spaces.
The initiative’s objectives included contributing to the improvement of weather conditions, addressing heat emissions, keeping abreast with the Year of Sustainability and the UAE’s hosting of COP28.
The initiative comprised the planting of 3500 Ghaf tree seedlings in various locations within the scope of Al Shahama Municipality Centre. This included 500 trees in Al-Sharia Park forest, 22000 trees along the Al-Mafraq-Dubai in both directions, and 350 trees on the right side of the Abu Dhabi- Sweihan Road.
This initiative underscores Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s commitment to expanding green areas, promoting sustainability principles in agriculture, and preserving a healthy environment.