UAE economy has all factors needed to go green: Bin Fahd

Abu Dhabi (WAM): The UAE's sound policies under the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on diversification of sources of income and energy mix, deployment of innovation, technology and advanced practices and consideration of the environmental impact in development plans have had far-reaching impact on adoption of the green economy, Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd, Minister of Environment and Water, has said. The UAE, he asserted, is well on track to transform its national economy into a green economy in pursuit of the "UAE Green Development Strategy" launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum under the theme "Green Economy for Sustainable Development". In a statement on the UAE celebration of the 17th Environment Day under the slogan ''Green Economy: Innovation and Sustainability'', the minister said, ''The Day is an important, national event in which we recall the remarkable achievements of the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose far-sighted vision, firm commitment and relentless efforts towards the sustainability of natural resources had earned the UAE a prominent place regionally and internationally." The minister also paid gratitude to the President for his kind patronage of the national event, which underscores the leadership's commitment to conservation of the environment and achievement of sustainable development. ''Adoption of the green economy is yet another important step towards the UAE Vision 2021,'' he said, adding that the UAE economy is modern, flexible and vibrant and has all the factors needed to make the transformation into the green economy easier. – Emirates News Agency, WAM