MOCCAE, MBRSC Sign MoU To Enhance Environmental Sustainability Using Geospatial Mapping

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) signed an agreement to work together on environmental sustainability through data collaboration and geospatial mapping.

Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, the Undersecretary of MOCCAE, and Salem Humaid Al Marri, the Director General of MBRSC, formally signed the MoU at an event held at the MOCCAE headquarters in Dubai.

Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, was present at the signing ceremony. The agreement will help boost the MOCCAE's efforts to promote environmental and climate sustainability in the UAE.

With the help of advanced technology, it will help improve decision-making, support the country's national goals, and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

The collaboration will also increase the ministry's efficiency in developing environmental policies and programs for the UAE. The MoU created opportunities for the MOCCAE and the MBRSC to work together on research and innovative projects.

By using geospatial mapping systems, they can better manage and visualize environmental data. This partnership allows the Ministry to benefit from the Space Centre's technology expertise, helping them gather complete data on environmental projects and supporting their main tasks.

"Our commitment to leveraging the latest technologies is a cornerstone of our efforts to implement best practices and drive initiatives for sustainable systems, particularly in key sectors like food security, biodiversity, climate change, air quality and sustainable community development within the UAE," Al Nuaimi was quoted as saying by WAM.

"We are pleased to collaborate with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to enhance our capabilities in environmental data and geospatial mapping, which provides us with real-time, up-to-date information across different locations," he added.

This collaboration will help the ministry make informed, data-driven decisions, which will improve the implementation of their plans and policies for achieving environmental and climate sustainability in the UAE. It will also support their goal of reaching Net Zero by 2050.

Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of MBRSC, said that this collaboration with the MOCCAE is an important step in improving the country's efforts in environmental sustainability.

By using space data and geospatial technology, the goal is to offer innovative solutions that support data-driven decision-making and help create effective environmental policies. Al Marri noted that MBRSC is committed to using its space technology expertise to help the UAE achieve its environmental goals and reach climate neutrality by 2050.

This will be done by developing accurate environmental monitoring systems that will provide decision-makers with up-to-date and detailed information.