UAE-Led Waste to Zero Initiative Unveils Global Roadmap to Decarbonise Waste Sector
The Waste to Zero initiative has released its first-ever Policy Hack Report, laying out a global roadmap to decarbonise the waste sector.
Spearheaded by the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), the report consolidates expert insights and policy recommendations aimed at transforming waste management into a sustainable, circular, and low-carbon system.
The report follows a dedicated Policy Hack event themed The Critical Imperative to Decarbonise the Waste Industry , where government leaders, private sector players, and sustainability experts gathered to address economic, technological, and policy barriers in the sector.
Recommendations include introducing carbon pricing, incentivising grassroots recycling, and creating a centralised UAE waste database. These align with Waste to Zero's six strategic workstreams: data frameworks, financing, circularity solutions, legislative models, decarbonisation roadmaps, and behavioural engagement.
H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA, said the report reflects a collective effort to drive tangible action across finance, policy, and public engagement. 'This marks a significant step forward in the UAE's push for a circular and decarbonised waste sector,'
she noted.
Ali Al Dhaheri, CEO of Tadweer Group, added, 'From AI-driven waste tracking to financial incentives for recycling, the report outlines solutions that support sustainability and economic growth in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.'
Backed by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and with over 50 coalition members, Waste to Zero aims to align global waste decarbonisation efforts with the Paris Agreement. The initiative is set to maintain momentum through ongoing working group sessions, with further developments expected ahead of COP30 in Brazil later this year.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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