environmental managment in dubai
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Environmental Management Challenges in Dubai
Presentation Outline
History Laws and Regulations Present-day Environment Department Environmental Challenges Conclusion
Dubai’s Environmental Management Origins
1986: explosion at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station
1988: Leaders of Dubai formed environmental section in Health Department
1991: Dubai Municipality (with help of United Nations Environment Programme) create the Environment Department
Environment Dept
Environmental Planning Unit
The Unit is responsible for: the preparation and review of relevant
Policies and Technical Guidelines on environmental protection
evaluating the environmental soundness of all proposed developmental projects …
Environmental Environmental Regulations
Federal Laws Basic Regulations for Protection Against Ionizing Radiation 2004 Air Pollution Law 2006 Regulations for Radioactive Waste Management 2004 Regulations for Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials 2004
Local Orders Local Order 61 of 1991 - Environment Protection Regulations Local Order 11 of 2003 - Public Health and Community Safety Local Order 07 of 2002 - Waste Disposal Sites
Information Bulletins Approved Hazardous Waste Transporters March 2006; Environmental
Standards And Allowable Limits of Pollutants May 2003 Codes of Practice
Management of Legionella; Management of Dangerous Goods; Management of Medical Wastes; Good Environmental Practice for Hotels and Tourism Operators
Environment DepartmentResponsibilities
Waste collection, delivery & disposal to landfill / treatment sites
Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Air quality monitoring Marine water monitoring
Environment DepartmentResponsibilities
Public areas cleaning (streets, souqs, beaches)
Dubai Creek cleaning Inspections of
residential, public, and commercial premises
Inspection of industrial facilities
Product & services licensing Ex: Chinese origin Toys
containing high levels of Lead.
Some Environmental Challenges
Environmental Challenges: Excessive coastal developments
Issue High impact on the local marine ecology. The typically
crystalline waters have become severely clouded with silt. Construction activity is damaging the marine habitat, Concerns
about the long-term viability of the projects. Rising sea levels from global climate change
Possible Solutions 4 stakeholders to act responsibly Corporate sector: Due diligence; EIS Remediation measures Transparency
Environmental Challenges: Lack of Recycling & Conservation
Issue Over consumption Recycling and conservation principles are totally absent (U.A.E.
found to have largest ecological footprint) Possible Solutions
Children identified as the primary target for environmental awareness programs
Diversifying awareness tools to suit the mix of cultures and background
Increase the number of conservation site and protected areas. Recycling stations Leading by the example
Environmental Challenges: Waste Disposal Sites
Issue Rapidly running out of landfill space
Possible Solutions Explore successful practices and technologies such
as waste to energy systems Establish centralized facilities for general waste
sorting, construction and demolition debris waste recycling, and tires utilization
Environmental Challenges: Ozone
Issue High ozone levels at ground-level (becomes an air
pollutant with harmful effects on the respiratory system)
Ample emissions (industries and mobile sources) Favorable weather (sunlight, land/sea breeze)
Possible Solutions Utilize LNG/LPG in Power Plants and large transport
fleets (taxis, busses)
Environmental Challenges: Noise levels in urban areas
Issue High noise levels
Air traffic Road Traffic Industrial
Possible Solutions Regulations (Zoning, Speed limit, Aircraft engine,
etc.) Technology Polluters pay
Environmental Challenges: Air Quality
Issue High concentration of fine particles in the air due to sand storms,
burning of fossil fuels, power plants and extensive construction activities
Stink in most luxurious housing estates caused by poor water quality, septic tanks
Possible Solutions Monitor air quality, establish standards Introduce legislation / regulations Polluters pays Increase green cover and public & community parks Introduce technology Increase sewerage processing capacity Use means to neutralise the odours and the smell
Conclusion
Lack of institutional capacity, civic engagement, corporate responsibility
Public sector: Inadequate organisation structure Some good Initiatives:
The Dubai International Award for Best Practices US$ 360,000 (= Database)
PC recycling program: partnership between Dubai Municipality, NGOs and corporate sector
The environmental and health awareness office: disseminates environmental and health awareness in order to improve the health status of all community members.
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