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Khalifa calls for greater desert conservation efforts
President stresses sustainable development
In a speech marking the 15th National Environment Day under the theme ‘The living desert’, Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan hailed the UAE’s anti-desertification efforts as a model.
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the National Environment Day is an important annual occasion for the UAE leadership.
Shaikh Khalifa said the slogan, ‘The desert throbs with life’, for this day rings true with regard to the activities of Environment Day. He added that developing the desert is a major component of the Vision of the Emirates 2021 and the federal government’s strategy, and a vital and essential part of the UAE’s heritage, culture and traditions.
Shaikh Khalifa said maintaining the desert’s resources while securing its sustainable growth is everyone’s responsibility
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