World Environment Day

World Environment Day 2011

On the 8th of June, EDA celebrated World Environment Day (WED - 5th of June) and World Oceans Day (8th of June) with Raffles International School's 5th Grade. Rita Bento, EDA's Marine Biologist did a presentation with WED's theme of forests integrated with coral reefs comparing the two's wild life and ecosystems.

The students were then set the task of creating drawings to interpret their solutions to the environmental changes they would make to tackle the world's problems.

World Environment Day 2009

EDA organized a dive in the Dubai Mall Aquarium on Friday the 5th of June 2009 to put out EDA’s message for WED 2009. The banner’s slogan was, “Let the Ocean Be Our Aquarium”.

Thank you to Al Boom Diving and to the Dubai Mall Aquarium who made the dive possible to celebrate World Environment Day with all the shoppers and passers by.

World Environment Day 2008

EDA took part in the World Environment Day (WED) Blue Fair Exhibit at Ibn Battuta Mall. This years theme, ‘Kick the CO2 Habit: Towards a Low Carbon Economy’ signified the need for the government, industry, communities and each one of us to take immediate action to mitigate the release of CO2 and other greenhouse gases and ameliorate the problem of global warming and climate change.

The three-day long exhibit featured activities for everyone in the family along with presentations by local organizations in the areas of energy, education, transportation and public awareness. The Blue Fair showcased eco-friendly initiatives by EDA, DEWA, ENOC, The Children’s Garden, Al Boom Diving, Environment Friends Society, and Imdaad. With colourful stands and interactive sessions, many of the exhibitors focused on educating the next generation about the importance of respecting and preserving nature.

A special screening of the hard-hitting eco-documentary, The 11th Hour, was also held at the mall to an audience of special invitees including government officials and the media.