2023-05-21 09:02:07
Within the framework of the year of sustainability and work to improve the quality of life, which is reflected in the promotion of the health and well-being of society and the application of the highest environmental and climatic standards in the country, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment reclassified 64 air quality monitoring stations according to the requirements of the ministerial decision regarding the adoption of the air quality monitoring stations classification guide that was issued in 2022.
The decision comes within the framework of the general framework of sustainability and within the country’s preparations to host the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).
This classification comes within the framework of achieving the goals of the “National Agenda for Air Quality 2031” launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in September last year following its approval by the Council of Ministers. The agenda serves as a general framework for leading and coordinating the efforts of federal and local government agencies and private sector institutions in effectively monitoring and managing air quality, and mitigating pollution, to ensure enhanced air quality and contribute to creating a safe and healthy environment and improving the quality of life in line with the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071.
Cooperation took place with all government agencies concerned with managing and operating ambient air quality monitoring stations in the process of reclassifying 64 stations nationwide. The list of agencies included the National Center of Meteorology, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, Dubai Municipality, the Environment Protection and Natural Reserves Authority – Sharjah, and the Municipality and Planning Department. – Ajman, Environment Protection and Development Authority – Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain Municipality, Environment Agency – Fujairah, and Bee’ah Company.
It is worth noting that the best international practices of a number of countries, including the European Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the State of Kuwait, were reviewed during the preparation of the classification guide for ambient air quality monitoring stations.
By applying the requirements of the stations classification guide, several strategic objectives will be achieved, including improving reporting of air quality status in various regions of the country to the community, improving the process of reporting annual data on pollutants from international sources, and enabling the decision-maker to compare stations and develop the necessary improvement plans to improve air quality.
The guide also makes it possible to compare the level of ambient air quality monitored by the stations, according to classification, with similar stations in other locations. Thus, the comparisons are carried out and analyzed to develop appropriate solutions for each site.
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