Rising from the desert.

Shaping tomorrow.

Footage: Michał Polak / Pexels

Countdown to Earth Day UAE — 22 April 2027

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Save the date: a week of action, 22–25 April

Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG, receiving an award between Richard Branson and Elon Musk

Photo: © Laurence L. Levin

Richard BransonFounder of Virgin GroupKathleen RogersPresident of EARTHDAY.ORGElon MuskCEO of Tesla and SpaceX

We Are EarthDay.org

Who We Are

EARTHDAY.ORG is the world's largest environmental movement, led by Kathleen Rogers.

Now Earth Day comes to the UAE.

1970
The first Earth Day is born in America.
Today
Eight million people worldwide.
Next
Earth Day arrives in the UAE and the wider region.

One nation. One planet. One shared responsibility.

Why UAE Now

Geopolitical shifts are moving the world's centre of gravity to the Gulf — and our commitment here is full. Born in the desert, the Emirates build nature and food security by necessity: that is why the world's environmental conversation runs through Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Water

“Water is more important than oil for the UAE.”

— H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

Food Security

“The UAE works to meet its goal of ranking at the top of the Global Food Security Index by 2051 … ensuring the provision of safe and healthy food at affordable prices.”

— H.E. Mariam Almheiri, UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051

Commitment

“We are committed to seize the opportunity to cement our leadership on climate change within our region … our vision for a clean future is clear.”

— H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announcing UAE Net Zero 2050

Ecosystem

“There will be a time, 50 years from now, when we load the last barrel of oil aboard the ship. If our investment today is right, I think we will celebrate that moment.”

— H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Government Summit, Dubai

What We Do

Our Focus Pillars

Green crops growing in a desert oasis among date palms

Food Security

Turquoise water of the Hatta Dam among rocky mountains

Water Security

Two pairs of hands planting a green seedling in dark soil

Climate & Environmental Education

An Arabian oryx walking among young trees in the desert

Conservation & Biodiversity

Flamingos wading in shallow coastal water

End Plastic Pollution

A winding river through the mangroves of Abu Dhabi seen from above

Greening the Nation

Earth Day 2027 · Global Theme

Food for Our Planet™

Food shapes our health, our environment and our future. Earth Day 2027 calls for a transformation of food systems — and the UAE, where food security is a national strategy, is where that call lands first.

Baskets of fresh tomatoes, green beans, herbs and potatoes at a market stall

Healthy People

Food transparency, nutrition and plant-forward diets.

Gloved hands planting lettuce seedlings in dark garden soil

Healthy Soils

Regenerative agriculture, biodiversity and resilient production.

Young plants growing in rows inside a bright greenhouse

Healthy Futures

Less waste, circular food systems, the next generation of leaders.

Discover the campaign

Agenda

The Gulf Sustainability Season, Our Commitment

The conversations shaping the region's future. Take part.

Footage: URB (The Loop) · Bustanica

Institutional Endorsement

A Nation That Leads by Example

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved the Dubai Food Security Strategy, which prioritises sustainability and aims to ensure reliable food supply through employing advanced technologies and localising production.

A leadership that doesn't just speak about the environment: it lives it.

Read the official announcement