The meeting discussed the draft national system for trading carbon credits

The Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai reviews the map to reach carbon neutrality by 2050

Ahmed bin Saeed chaired the 73rd meeting of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, which was held remotely.

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 73rd meeting of the Council, which was held remotely, during which the road map for reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 was reviewed.

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum stressed the importance of the cooperation of the concerned authorities in the country to achieve the goals of the strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, in line with the vision of the leadership to reach a sustainable green economy.

For his part, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, said: “In order to achieve the leadership’s vision and directives in addressing climate change by proposing effective solutions to support local low-carbon sectors, and pioneering projects that support the country’s future strategies and aspirations in building a successful model for the green economy, We are working in the Council to implement the road map and plans that include national initiatives and strategies, to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and lay the foundations for a low-carbon economy.”

For his part, Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, said that the meeting discussed the national system project for trading carbon credits, in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the inclusion of a classification program for existing buildings to monitor the efficiency of water and electricity consumption, as an optional initiative for residential and commercial buildings. With the aim of improving energy performance, and raising awareness of the importance of rationalizing consumption in existing buildings, in conjunction with entering the Dubai Green Building Program.

The meeting also touched on the proposal of the Emirates National Oil Company “ENOC” to supply petroleum products to Al Maktoum International Airport, through the “Falcon” station in Jebel Ali, where “ENOC” is discussing with the companies supplying the airport the possibility of using the “Falcon line” to supply aviation fuel, and that To reduce land transportation, avoid transportation risks and carbon emissions.

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