Dubai: an example of sustainable tourism
22-07-24
Since 2007, more than 2.1 million trees have been planted, neutralizing 12,467 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Dubai stands out for its strong commitment to the environment, implementing initiatives and infrastructure that promote sustainable tourism and position the city as a leading global tourism destination.
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiative to position the city as a pioneering destination in sustainability. This helps the tourism sector achieve its goals aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030, Agenda D33 and the UAE's net zero emissions strategy by 2050.
The goals include ecosystem care, a sustainable tourism agenda, innovative infrastructure and corporate social responsibility.
The “Dubai Can” initiative, launched in 2022, reflects Dubai's ambition to lead in sustainability by promoting a culture of conscious consumption. With the “Refill for life” program, it encourages the use of reusable water bottles to reduce plastic consumption. In two years, it has eliminated more than 18 million single-use 500-milliliter bottles. In addition, 50 water fountains have been installed at beaches, parks and shopping malls, with plans to add 30 more before the end of the year.