Evolution of Environmental Management in Dubai William B. Jones Project Manager Zephyr Environmental Corporation Redha H. Salman Head, Environment Protection.
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Evolution of Environmental Management
in Dubai
William B. Jones
Project ManagerZephyr Environmental Corporation
Redha H. Salman
Head, Environment Protection and Safety SectionDubai Municipality
Presented at 100th Annual AWMA Conference and Exhibition
Pittsburgh, PA
June 26, 2007
Outline of PresentationOutline of PresentationOutline of PresentationOutline of Presentation
• History of Dubai• Development of Environmental
awareness in Dubai• Present-day Environment Department
– Waste Services Section– Environment Protection & Safety Section– Waste Treatment Section
• Future Environmental Challenges for Dubai
History of DubaiHistory of DubaiHistory of DubaiHistory of Dubai
• Tribal sheikhdoms for thousands of years• Treaty between Great Britain and main
sheikhs of coastal regions in 1892• Great Britain pulled out in 1971• Nine sheikhdoms split into three
countries:– Qatar– Bahrain– United Arab Emirates (seven sheikhdoms
became seven Emirates)
Dubai is one of seven Emirates in Dubai is one of seven Emirates in U.A.EU.A.E
Dubai is one of seven Emirates in Dubai is one of seven Emirates in U.A.EU.A.E
Ruling family of DubaiRuling family of DubaiRuling family of DubaiRuling family of Dubai• Sheikh Rashid often
credited as initiating Dubai’s push toward a world-class city
• Sheikh Rashid died in 1990, succeeded by his son Sheikh Maktoum
• Sheikh Maktoum died in 2006, succeeded by his brother Sheikh Mohammed
Dubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai CreekDubai Creek
Dubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai CreekDubai Creek
Dubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sLooking toward Persian GulfLooking toward Persian Gulf
Dubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sLooking toward Persian GulfLooking toward Persian Gulf
Dubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai AirportDubai Airport
Dubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai in the 1950’s and 1960’sDubai AirportDubai Airport
Dubai todayDubai todayDubai WaterfrontDubai Waterfront
Dubai todayDubai todayDubai WaterfrontDubai Waterfront
Dubai todayDubai todayBurj Al Arab and Medina JumeirahBurj Al Arab and Medina Jumeirah
Dubai todayDubai todayBurj Al Arab and Medina JumeirahBurj Al Arab and Medina Jumeirah
Dubai todayDubai todayDubai International AirportDubai International Airport
Dubai todayDubai todayDubai International AirportDubai International Airport
Dubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental HistoryOriginsOrigins
Dubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental HistoryOriginsOrigins
• April 26, 1986: explosion at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station
• 1988: Leaders of Dubai formed environmental section in Health Department
• 1991: Dubai Municipality (DM) worked with United Nations Environment Programme to form Environment Protection & Safety Section (EPSS)
Dubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental HistoryEnvironmental RegulationsEnvironmental Regulations
Dubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental HistoryEnvironmental RegulationsEnvironmental Regulations
• July 15, 1991: Local Order No. 61 had eight chapters governing environmental and safety issues, including– Reuse and disposal of wastewater/sewage sludge– Disposal of wasterwater in marine waters– Air pollution control– Noise– Protected areas (Wildlife Sanctuaries)
• Since that time a multitude of Technical Guidelines have been issued to provide guidance on regulations
Dubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental HistoryEstablishment of Air Monitoring NetworkEstablishment of Air Monitoring NetworkDubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental History
Establishment of Air Monitoring NetworkEstablishment of Air Monitoring Network
Dubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental HistoryEstablishment of Environmental Department (1999)Establishment of Environmental Department (1999)
Dubai’s Environmental HistoryDubai’s Environmental HistoryEstablishment of Environmental Department (1999)Establishment of Environmental Department (1999)
DM Environment DepartmentDM Environment DepartmentWaste Services SectionWaste Services Section
DM Environment DepartmentDM Environment DepartmentWaste Services SectionWaste Services Section
• Cleaning public areas (streets, souqs, beaches)
• Waste is delivered to designated landfill or treatment sites
• Regularly inspects residential, public, and commercial premises to ensure compliance with public health and cleanliness regulations
DM Environment DepartmentDM Environment DepartmentEnvironment Protection & Safety SectionEnvironment Protection & Safety Section
DM Environment DepartmentDM Environment DepartmentEnvironment Protection & Safety SectionEnvironment Protection & Safety Section
• Air quality monitoring• Marine water quality
monitoring and cleaning (Dubai Creek)
• Inspection of industrial facilities• Licensing system (EIA’s)• Management of Dangerous Goods and
Hazardous Wastes
DM Environment DepartmentDM Environment DepartmentWaste Treatment SectionWaste Treatment Section
DM Environment DepartmentDM Environment DepartmentWaste Treatment SectionWaste Treatment Section
• Responsible for disposal of waste throughout Emirate (general and hazardous/medical)
• Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal facility near Jebel Ali– Began operation in 2001– Consists of
• Chemical treatment plant, • Waste stablization plant, • Evaporation ponds, and • Single/double-lined landfills
Future Environmental ChallengesFuture Environmental ChallengesFuture Environmental ChallengesFuture Environmental Challenges
• Population of Dubai is exploding (approximately 1.2 million in 2006, expected to reach 2 million by 2010)
• Increase in people puts stresses on aspects of the environment
Future Environmental ChallengesFuture Environmental ChallengesHigh Particulate LevelsHigh Particulate Levels
Future Environmental ChallengesFuture Environmental ChallengesHigh Particulate LevelsHigh Particulate Levels
• Issue– Desert nearby– Exacerbated by extensive construction
activities
• Planned solutions– Expand the irrigation network & full utilization
of Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE)– Increase green cover and public & community
parks
Future Environmental ChallengesFuture Environmental ChallengesTrafficTraffic
Future Environmental ChallengesFuture Environmental ChallengesTrafficTraffic
• Issue– Traffic congestion getting very bad
• Planned solutions– Dubai Metro (Dh15 billion, or $4 billion)– Purchase of 620 buses at a cost of more than
Dh1 billion ($365 million), to be delivered in 2007 and 2008, thereby increasing the number of buses to 1200 buses by 2008.
• Goal– “People will detect a visible difference in
Dubai's roads and transport within two years"
Future Environmental Challenges Future Environmental Challenges OzoneOzone
Future Environmental Challenges Future Environmental Challenges OzoneOzone
• Issue– High ozone levels– Ample emissions (industries and mobile
sources)– Favorable weather (sunlight, recirculation of
land/sea breze)
• Planned solutions– Utilize LNG/LPG in Power Plants and large
transport fleets (taxis, busses)
Future Environmental Challenges Future Environmental Challenges Waste DisposalWaste Disposal
Future Environmental Challenges Future Environmental Challenges Waste DisposalWaste Disposal
• Issue– Rapidly running out of landfill space
• Planned Solutions– Exploring successful practices and
technologies from around the world such as WTE (waste to energy systems)
– Establish centralized facilities for general waste sorting, construction and demolition debris waste recycling, and tires utilization
Future Environmental Challenges Future Environmental Challenges Lack of ConservationLack of Conservation
Future Environmental Challenges Future Environmental Challenges Lack of ConservationLack of Conservation
• Issue– U.A.E. found to have largest ecological
footprint by World Wildlife Fund– Recycling and general conservation frame of
mind need to be instilled in local population
• Planned solutions– Increase the number of conservation site and
protected areas.– Children identified as the primary target for
environmental awareness programs– Diversifying awareness tools to suit the mix of
cultures and background
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