The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to collaborate on environmental data and geospatial mapping.
This partnership aims to strengthen the Ministry’s efforts in advancing environmental and climate sustainability in the UAE by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve decision-making and support the nation’s national agenda and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It will also enhance the Ministry’s operational efficiency and help develop environmental policies and programmes.
The MoU enables joint research and innovative projects, focusing on managing and visualising environmental data using geospatial mapping systems. This collaboration will allow MOCCAE to utilise MBRSC’s technological expertise and improve data collection for environmental projects, supporting the Ministry’s functions.
MOCCAE signed the MoU at its Dubai headquarters, with Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, in attendance. Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of MOCCAE, and Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of MBRSC, formalised the agreement.
Al Nuaimi stated that the Ministry commits to using the latest technologies to drive sustainability initiatives in areas such as food security, biodiversity, climate change, air quality, and sustainable development. He expressed excitement about collaborating with MBRSC to enhance the UAE’s environmental data and decision-making.
Al Marri highlighted that the partnership aims to provide innovative solutions using space data and geospatial technologies, supporting evidence-based decision-making for effective environmental policies. He emphasised the importance of this collaboration in helping the UAE achieve climate neutrality by 2050 through precise environmental monitoring.
The MoU covers key data areas such as wildlife, marine life, air quality, and seawater quality, with both parties contributing expertise to achieve targeted outcomes. The partnership will also improve the Ministry’s geospatial platform using advanced technologies like AI and machine learning.
