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What are the Plans and strategies for adaptation in the Agriculture Sector ? | Sectoral Policies | In an effort to improve food security, the UAE has been diversifying its sources of food and investing in agriculture projects and technologies. The UAE has also developed a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, as well as the UAE Sustainable Fisheries Programme, which aims to rebuild fish stocks. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
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16,
31,
43
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"text": [
"food and investing in agriculture",
"national biodiversity strategy and action",
"sustainable fisheries programme"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Food security | val | Sectoral plans and strategies for adaptation. | 0 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Agriculture Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | With continuing population growth, and an environment with scarce renewable-water and agriculture potential, the UAE’s food imports are expected to more than double by 2030. This reliance represents a major challenge for the UAE. In an effort to improve food security, the UAE has been diversifying its sources of food and investing in agriculture projects and technologies. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
53
],
"text": [
"diversifying its sources of food and investing in agriculture projects and technologies"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Food security | test | Unconditional sectoral actions | 1 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Coastal Zone Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | The UAE has developed and implemented a number of strategies and plans, which aim to improve understanding of wetlands, including coastal carbon systems, and will also assist in minimizing anthropogenic impacts. The UAE is also undergoing significant restoration and plantation efforts of both mangroves and sea-grass, supporting ecosystem-based adaptation as well. | Coastal Zone | United Arab Emirates | {
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5,
29,
39
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"text": [
"implemented a number of strategies and plans, which aim to improve understanding of wetlands, including coastal carbon systems",
"assist in minimizing anthropogenic impacts",
"undergoing significant restoration and plantation efforts of both mangroves and sea-grass, supporting ecosystem-based adaptation"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Mangroves | train | Unconditional sectoral actions | 2 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Cross-Cutting Area Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | Moreover, the UAE has established the Local, National, Regional Climate Change Assessment Programme, which contributes to addressing the data challenges across the wider region, as relating to climate change adaptation and vulnerability issues. The Zayed Future Energy Prize further supports innovation, and is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of clean energy development. | Cross-Cutting Area | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
5
],
"text": [
"established the local, national, regional climate change assessment programme, which contributes to addressing the data challenges across the wider region, as relating to climate change adaptation and vulnerability issues"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Climate risk management | train | Unconditional sectoral actions | 3 |
What are the Plans and strategies for adaptation in the Education Sector ? | Sectoral Policies | The Zayed Future Energy Prize further supports innovation, and is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of clean energy development. Education, Training and Public Awareness. The UAE has developed and implemented a National Environmental Education & Awareness Strategy, which sets six strategic objectives that aim to strengthen education, empowerment and engagement of stakeholders and major groups. | Education | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
39
],
"text": [
"national environmental education & awareness strategy"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Education: General | train | Sectoral plans and strategies for adaptation. | 4 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Education Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | The UAE has developed and implemented a National Environmental Education & Awareness Strategy, which sets six strategic objectives that aim to strengthen education, empowerment and engagement of stakeholders and major groups. The UAE has also begun reforming school curriculums to improve science and training, including around climate change. | Education | United Arab Emirates | {
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7,
17
],
"text": [
"national environmental education & awareness strategy",
"strategic objectives that aim to strengthen education, empowerment and engagement of stakeholders and major groups. the uae has also begun reforming school curriculums to improve science and training, including around climate change"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Education: General | train | Unconditional sectoral actions | 5 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | The Zayed Future Energy Prize further supports innovation, and is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of clean energy development. Education, Training and Public Awareness. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
2,
15
],
"text": [
"future energy prize further supports innovation",
"prestigious recognitions in the field of clean energy development. education"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Renewable energy | val | Unconditional sectoral actions | 6 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Environment Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | Monitoring, reporting and verification will proceed as per the arrangements agreed at COP 16 in Cancun and COP 17 in Durban. The UAE has launched a process to develop a full national inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. The UAE is also undertaking a process to improve its air quality measuring and reporting, in terms of pollution and the negative effects it may have on human health. | Environment | United Arab Emirates | {
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24,
41,
57,
68
],
"text": [
"uae has launched a process",
"uae is also undertaking a process to improve its air quality",
"terms of pollution and the negative effects",
"human health"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Air quality management | train | Unconditional sectoral actions | 7 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Water Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | In the absence of fresh water supply, desalination and waste water reclamation are some of the critical means to ensure water availability in the UAE. The UAE is undertaking the following key initiatives in relation to water management:. Water Conservation: the UAE is in the process of establishing a strategic federal framework for the sustainable management of all water resources in the country. | Water | United Arab Emirates | {
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38,
54
],
"text": [
"water management:. water",
"strategic federal framework for the sustainable management of all water resources in the country"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Water management | val | Unconditional sectoral actions | 8 |
What Unconditional Actions are mentioned pertaining to Water Sector ? | Sectoral Unconditional Actions | Desalination: the UAE is moving towards more efficient forms of desalination, and is investing in research and development of new technologies, including renewable energy to power desalination plants. Wetlands, Coastal and Marine Environment Conservation (Blue Carbon). | Water | United Arab Emirates | {
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0
],
"text": [
"desalination: the uae is moving towards more efficient forms of desalination, and is investing in research and development of new technologies, including renewable energy to power desalination plants"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Water quality | train | Unconditional sectoral actions | 9 |
What are the Existing downstream actions that are incorporated in the Buildings Sector ? | Building on existing downstream actions | the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has also set targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas; and. the Emirate of Dubai has invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
8
],
"text": [
"targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Buildings: General | val | Existing sectoral downstream actions that the NDC builds on | 10 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Buildings Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | Demand side management: the UAE has launched a number of initiatives based on consumer awareness and demand management, including new formats for water and electricity bills, which give residents detailed consumption and subsidy information. District cooling: air-conditioning accounts for a significant share of energy consumption, given the UAE’s harsh climate. Comprehensive infrastructure investments are being undertaken to move towards district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized cooling. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
69
],
"text": [
"district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Buildings: General | train | Information on sectoral plans | 11 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Buildings Sector ? | Upstream policies on | District cooling: air-conditioning accounts for a significant share of energy consumption, given the UAE’s harsh climate. Comprehensive infrastructure investments are being undertaken to move towards district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized cooling. Appliance efficiency standards: the UAE introduced the region’s first efficiency standards for air-conditioning units, eliminating the lowest- performing 20% of units on the market, and is introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
31,
40,
76
],
"text": [
"district cooling and improve efficiency",
"cooling. appliance efficiency standards",
"efficiency standards"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Buildings: General | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 12 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Economy-wide Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | For example, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has adopted a comprehensive urban structure framework plan, to optimize the city’s development up to 2030. The UAE is undertaking the following investments and initiatives, which will have significant mitigation co-benefits in addressing the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, including:. | Economy-wide | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
12,
20
],
"text": [
"urban structure framework plan",
"city’s development"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Economy-wide: General | train | Information on sectoral plans | 13 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Economy-wide Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | For example, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has adopted a comprehensive urban structure framework plan, to optimize the city’s development up to 2030. The UAE is undertaking the following investments and initiatives, which will have significant mitigation co-benefits in addressing the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, including:. | Economy-wide | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
12,
20
],
"text": [
"urban structure framework plan",
"city’s development"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Economy-wide: General | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 14 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The project notably captures and compresses emissions at a steel manufacturing facility, which will be compressed and transported to oil fields, where it will be used to enhance oil recovery and ultimately be stored underground providing one of the first viable mechanisms to decarbonize essential energy intensive industries. Energy and Water Efficiency. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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3,
16,
29,
47
],
"text": [
"captures and compresses emissions at a steel manufacturing facility",
"compressed and transported to oil",
"enhance oil recovery and ultimately be stored",
"energy intensive industries. energy"
]
} | INDC | ARE | CCS | train | Information on sectoral plans | 15 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | Appliance efficiency standards: the UAE introduced the region’s first efficiency standards for air-conditioning units, eliminating the lowest- performing 20% of units on the market, and is introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances. The UAE has also established an indoor lighting standard that introduces energy efficient lighting products and phases-out inefficient lighting products in the UAE market. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
11,
34,
49
],
"text": [
"efficiency standards for air-conditioning",
"efficiency standards for refrigeration",
"lighting standard that introduces energy efficient lighting"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Demand-side Efficiency: Appliances | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 16 |
What are the Existing upstream policies that are incorporated in the Energy Sector ? | Existing sectoral policies | Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030, as well as Dubai’s Plan 2021 and the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 (including the Demand Side Management Strategy), lead the drive towards economic diversification and sustainable development in their respective emirates. Economic Diversification with Mitigation Co-benefits. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
16
],
"text": [
"dubai integrated energy strategy 2030"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Energy: General | train | Information on the existing upstream sectoral policies that the NDC builds on | 17 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | Tariff reform: The UAE recognizes the value of energy and water tariff reform in reducing inefficiencies and promoting low-carbon development, as well as addressing energy security concerns. To this end, utility authorities in the UAE have introduced a number of initiatives and policies, and revised the country’s tariffs over the years and gradually adjust the tariffs for commercial and industrial customers, so as to reflect the cost of generation by 2021. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
9,
61
],
"text": [
"energy and water tariff reform",
"adjust the tariffs for commercial and industrial"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Energy: General | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 18 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | To this end, the UAE will pursue a portfolio of actions, including an increase of clean energy to 24% of the total energy mix by 2021. Accompanying information. General Approach. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
24
],
"text": [
"total energy mix by 2021"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Energy: General | test | Targets at the sectoral level | 19 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Industries Sector ? | Upstream policies on | District cooling: air-conditioning accounts for a significant share of energy consumption, given the UAE’s harsh climate. Comprehensive infrastructure investments are being undertaken to move towards district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized cooling. Appliance efficiency standards: the UAE introduced the region’s first efficiency standards for air-conditioning units, eliminating the lowest- performing 20% of units on the market, and is introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances. | Industries | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
42,
75
],
"text": [
"appliance efficiency standards: the uae introduced",
"introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Air Conditioners and Refrigerators | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 20 |
What are the Existing downstream actions that are incorporated in the Transport Sector ? | Building on existing downstream actions | the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has also set targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas; and. the Emirate of Dubai has invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Transit-Oriented Development | train | Existing sectoral downstream actions that the NDC builds on | 21 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Transport Sector ? | Upstream policies on | The UAE is undertaking the following investments and initiatives, which will have significant mitigation co-benefits in addressing the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, including:. the introduction of a new fuel pricing policy, which will put the UAE in line with global prices. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
35
],
"text": [
"new fuel pricing policy"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Transportation Fuels | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 22 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Transport Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has also set targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas; and. the Emirate of Dubai has invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
10
],
"text": [
"shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Transportation Fuels | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 23 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Transport Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | To this end, the UAE will pursue a portfolio of actions, including an increase of clean energy to 24% of the total energy mix by 2021. Accompanying information. General Approach. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
15
],
"text": [
"increase of clean energy"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Vehicle Fleet | train | Information on sectoral plans | 24 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Transport Sector ? | Upstream policies on | The UAE continues to improve the emission standards for new motor vehicles, in accordance with European emission standards, as well as through the introduction of standard labels. These initiatives target both improvements in fuel economy and reduction in local air pollution. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
6
],
"text": [
"emission standards for new motor vehicles"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Vehicle Fleet | test | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 25 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Waste Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The UAE will increase the amount of treated waste, and waste diverted from landfill, through a number of key initiatives, including:. developing a federal law to regulate and oversee waste management;. defining a federal roadmap for integrated waste; and,. developing a federal database to gather and collect information regarding waste. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
8
],
"text": [
"waste, and waste"
]
} | INDC | ARE | Waste: General | train | Information on sectoral plans | 26 |
What are the Adaptation action/priority for the Agriculture Sector? | Action and priority | The UAE welcomes and encourages food security research and development, such as modeling to assess the impact of climate change on the agricultural productivity of the major food exporting countries on which the UAE currently relies, and incentivizes technology to increase productivity and resilience. Innovation and Research & Development. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
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1,
15
],
"text": [
"uae welcomes and encourages food security research and development",
"assess the impact of climate change on the agricultural productivity of the major food exporting countries on which the uae currently relies, and incentivizes technology to increase productivity and resilience. innovation and research & development"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Agriculture: General | train | Adaptation action/priority | 27 |
Which Sector forms part of global climate change adaptation sector ? | Adapt Now sector | With continuing population growth, and an environment with scarce renewable-water and agriculture potential, the UAE’s food imports are expected to more than double by 2030. This reliance represents a major challenge for the UAE. In an effort to improve food security, the UAE has been diversifying its sources of food and investing in agriculture projects and technologies. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
57
],
"text": [
"food and investing in agriculture"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Agriculture: General | train | GCA_Sector | 28 |
What are the Existing downstream actions that are incorporated in the Buildings Sector ? | Building on existing downstream actions | the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has also set targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas; and. the Emirate of Dubai has invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
8
],
"text": [
"targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Buildings: General | train | Existing sectoral downstream actions that the NDC builds on | 29 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Buildings Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | Demand side management: the UAE has launched a number of initiatives based on consumer awareness and demand management, including new formats for water and electricity bills, which give residents detailed consumption and subsidy information. District cooling: air-conditioning accounts for a significant share of energy consumption, given the UAE’s harsh climate. Comprehensive infrastructure investments are being undertaken to move towards district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized cooling. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
58,
69
],
"text": [
"climate. comprehensive infrastructure investments",
"district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Buildings: General | test | Information on sectoral plans | 30 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Buildings Sector ? | Upstream policies on | District cooling: air-conditioning accounts for a significant share of energy consumption, given the UAE’s harsh climate. Comprehensive infrastructure investments are being undertaken to move towards district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized cooling. Appliance efficiency standards: the UAE introduced the region’s first efficiency standards for air-conditioning units, eliminating the lowest- performing 20% of units on the market, and is introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
31,
40,
76
],
"text": [
"district cooling and improve efficiency",
"cooling. appliance efficiency standards",
"efficiency standards"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Buildings: General | test | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 31 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Economy-wide Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | For example, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has adopted a comprehensive urban structure framework plan, to optimize the city’s development up to 2030. The UAE is undertaking the following investments and initiatives, which will have significant mitigation co-benefits in addressing the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, including:. | Economy-wide | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
12,
20
],
"text": [
"urban structure framework plan",
"city’s development"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Economy-wide: General | train | Information on sectoral plans | 32 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Economy-wide Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | For example, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has adopted a comprehensive urban structure framework plan, to optimize the city’s development up to 2030. The UAE is undertaking the following investments and initiatives, which will have significant mitigation co-benefits in addressing the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, including:. | Economy-wide | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
12,
20
],
"text": [
"urban structure framework plan",
"city’s development"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Economy-wide: General | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 33 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The project notably captures and compresses emissions at a steel manufacturing facility, which will be compressed and transported to oil fields, where it will be used to enhance oil recovery and ultimately be stored underground providing one of the first viable mechanisms to decarbonize essential energy intensive industries. Energy and Water Efficiency. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
3,
16,
29,
47
],
"text": [
"captures and compresses emissions at a steel manufacturing facility",
"compressed and transported to oil",
"enhance oil recovery and ultimately be stored",
"energy intensive industries. energy"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | CCS | train | Information on sectoral plans | 34 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | Appliance efficiency standards: the UAE introduced the region’s first efficiency standards for air-conditioning units, eliminating the lowest- performing 20% of units on the market, and is introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances. The UAE has also established an indoor lighting standard that introduces energy efficient lighting products and phases-out inefficient lighting products in the UAE market. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
11,
34,
49
],
"text": [
"efficiency standards for air-conditioning",
"efficiency standards for refrigeration",
"lighting standard that introduces energy efficient lighting"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Demand-side Efficiency: Appliances | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 35 |
What are the Existing upstream policies that are incorporated in the Energy Sector ? | Existing sectoral policies | Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030, as well as Dubai’s Plan 2021 and the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 (including the Demand Side Management Strategy), lead the drive towards economic diversification and sustainable development in their respective emirates. Economic Diversification with Mitigation Co-benefits. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
16
],
"text": [
"dubai integrated energy strategy 2030"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Energy: General | train | Information on the existing upstream sectoral policies that the NDC builds on | 36 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | Tariff reform: The UAE recognizes the value of energy and water tariff reform in reducing inefficiencies and promoting low-carbon development, as well as addressing energy security concerns. To this end, utility authorities in the UAE have introduced a number of initiatives and policies, and revised the country’s tariffs over the years and gradually adjust the tariffs for commercial and industrial customers, so as to reflect the cost of generation by 2021. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
9,
61
],
"text": [
"energy and water tariff reform",
"adjust the tariffs for commercial and industrial"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Energy: General | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 37 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | To this end, the UAE will pursue a portfolio of actions, including an increase of clean energy to 24% of the total energy mix by 2021. Accompanying information. General Approach. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
24
],
"text": [
"total energy mix by 2021"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Energy: General | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 38 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Industries Sector ? | Upstream policies on | District cooling: air-conditioning accounts for a significant share of energy consumption, given the UAE’s harsh climate. Comprehensive infrastructure investments are being undertaken to move towards district cooling and improve efficiency as compared to decentralized cooling. Appliance efficiency standards: the UAE introduced the region’s first efficiency standards for air-conditioning units, eliminating the lowest- performing 20% of units on the market, and is introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances. | Industries | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
42,
75
],
"text": [
"appliance efficiency standards: the uae introduced",
"introducing efficiency standards for refrigeration and other appliances"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Air Conditioners and Refrigerators | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 39 |
What are the Existing downstream actions that are incorporated in the Transport Sector ? | Building on existing downstream actions | the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has also set targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas; and. the Emirate of Dubai has invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Transit-Oriented Development | train | Existing sectoral downstream actions that the NDC builds on | 40 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Transport Sector ? | Upstream policies on | The UAE is undertaking the following investments and initiatives, which will have significant mitigation co-benefits in addressing the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, including:. the introduction of a new fuel pricing policy, which will put the UAE in line with global prices. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
35
],
"text": [
"new fuel pricing policy"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Transportation Fuels | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 41 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Transport Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has also set targets to shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas; and. the Emirate of Dubai has invested in a multi-billion dollar light-rail and metro system, which will continue to add new lines. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
10
],
"text": [
"shift 25% of government vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Transportation Fuels | val | Targets at the sectoral level | 42 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Transport Sector ? | Upstream policies on | The UAE continues to improve the emission standards for new motor vehicles, in accordance with European emission standards, as well as through the introduction of standard labels. These initiatives target both improvements in fuel economy and reduction in local air pollution. The UAE will also introduce comprehensive regulations for electric vehicles, so as to facilitate their uptake domestically. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
6
],
"text": [
"emission standards for new motor vehicles"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Vehicle Fleet | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 43 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Waste Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The UAE will increase the amount of treated waste, and waste diverted from landfill, through a number of key initiatives, including:. developing a federal law to regulate and oversee waste management;. defining a federal roadmap for integrated waste; and,. developing a federal database to gather and collect information regarding waste. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
8
],
"text": [
"waste, and waste"
]
} | First NDC | ARE | Waste: General | train | Information on sectoral plans | 44 |
What are the Adaptation action/priority for the Health Sector? | Action and priority | The country will strengthen surveillance of infectious diseases and their link to climate and environment-related factors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 3.4 Environment. | Health | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"country will strengthen surveillance of infectious diseases and their link to climate and environment-related factors amid the covid-19 pandemic. 3.4 environment"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Disease surveillance and control | train | Adaptation action/priority | 45 |
Which subsector forms part of global climate change adaptation subsector in Health Sector ? | Adapt Now subsector | Modalities are also being established for effective coordination between public health and climate stakeholders, and to train health personnel to deal with risks posed by climate change. The UAE is also proactively enhancing regulations and policies on key environmental health services and determinants including water and air quality, food systems and waste management, to protect public health while addressing climate change. | Health | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
10,
23,
37,
60
],
"text": [
"health and climate",
"risks posed by climate",
"policies on key environmental health services and determinants including",
"health while addressing climate"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Disease surveillance and control | train | GCA_subsector | 46 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The UAE’s oil and gas sector is also undertaking initiatives to power production facilities with cleaner energy, increase the efficiency of energy and water use, conserve freshwater resources, and recycle and re-use water. 2.4 Non-Energy Emission-Intensive Industries. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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1
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"uae’s oil and gas sector is also undertaking initiatives to power production facilities with cleaner energy, increase the efficiency of energy and water use, conserve freshwater resources, and recycle and re-use water"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Renewable Energy | train | Information on sectoral plans | 47 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Building on the 2021 clean energy target of 24% included in the UAE’s first NDC, the National Energy Strategy 2050 sets a longer-term pathway for the power sector. The Strategy envisages a 50% share of clean energy (renewables and nuclear) in the installed power capacity mix by 2050. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
3
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"text": [
"2021 clean energy target of 24% included in the uae’s first ndc, the national energy strategy 2050 sets a longer-term pathway for the power sector. the strategy envisages a 50% share of clean energy (renewables and nuclear) in the installed power capacity mix by 2050"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Renewable Energy | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 48 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | Building on the 2021 clean energy target of 24% included in the UAE’s first NDC, the National Energy Strategy 2050 sets a longer-term pathway for the power sector. The Strategy envisages a 50% share of clean energy (renewables and nuclear) in the installed power capacity mix by 2050. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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3
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]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Renewable Energy | val | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 49 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Installed clean power capacity, including solar and nuclear, is on track to reach 14 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, from just above a 100 megawatts (MW) in 2015 and 2.4 GW in 2020. To date, upwards of US$40 billion has been invested in the development of clean energy power in the UAE. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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1,
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54
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"text": [
"clean power capacity, including solar and nuclear, is on track to reach 14 gigawatts (gw) by 2030",
"100 megawatts (mw) in 2015 and 2.4 gw in 2020",
"clean energy power"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Supply-side Efficiency | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 50 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Energy Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | The abundance of solar radiation in the UAE coupled with a conducive regulatory framework and innovative business models has led to the development of both photovoltaic and concentrated solar power projects with record-breaking low electricity prices. The UAE is also investing in nuclear energy with the development of the four-reactor Barakah nuclear power plant. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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40,
54
],
"text": [
"uae is also investing in nuclear energy with the development",
"reactor barakah nuclear power plant"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Supply-side Efficiency | train | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 51 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Installed clean power capacity, including solar and nuclear, is on track to reach 14 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, from just above a 100 megawatts (MW) in 2015 and 2.4 GW in 2020. To date, upwards of US$40 billion has been invested in the development of clean energy power in the UAE. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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1,
27,
54
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"text": [
"clean power capacity, including solar and nuclear, is on track to reach 14 gigawatts (gw) by 2030",
"100 megawatts (mw) in 2015 and 2.4 gw in 2020",
"clean energy power"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Renewable Energy: Solar | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 52 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Installed clean power capacity, including solar and nuclear, is on track to reach 14 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, from just above a 100 megawatts (MW) in 2015 and 2.4 GW in 2020. To date, upwards of US$40 billion has been invested in the development of clean energy power in the UAE. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1,
27,
54
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"text": [
"clean power capacity, including solar and nuclear, is on track to reach 14 gigawatts (gw) by 2030",
"100 megawatts (mw) in 2015 and 2.4 gw in 2020",
"clean energy power"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Renewable Energy: Solar: Utility Scale | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 53 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Energy Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | A 250 MW pumped storage hydropower project is also being developed in the Hatta mountains in Dubai wherein water will be pumped to an upper reservoir when surplus solar power is available; the stored water will then be used to generate electricity to meet demand during evening peak hours or when needed. 2.2 Power – Demand. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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1,
41
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"text": [
"250 mw pumped storage hydropower project is also being developed in the hatta mountains in dubai wherein water will be pumped to an upper reservoir when surplus solar power is available; the stored water",
"generate electricity to meet demand during evening peak hours or when needed. 2.2 power – demand"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Renewable Energy: Hydro | train | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 54 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | Periodic tariff reforms for residential, commercial and industrial power consumption are being introduced across Emirates to advance cost-reflective pricing and encourage energy conservation. Utilities and regulatory bodies are driving a further shift in energy consumption behavior through education and awareness programs. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"regulatory bodies are driving a further shift in energy consumption behavior through education and awareness programs"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Energy Efficiency | train | Information on sectoral plans | 55 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | The UAE is taking steps to increase the efficiency of energy consumption through regulatory measures, pricing signals as well as technology deployment. The country has set a federal target to reduce energy consumption by 40% for the year 2050. In support of achieving this target, the Emirates have set ambitious plans for reducing energy consumption and energy efficiency initiatives are being implemented across demand sectors. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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8,
25
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"text": [
"efficiency of energy consumption",
"country has set a federal target to reduce energy consumption by 40% for the year 2050. in support of achieving this target, the emirates have set ambitious plans for reducing energy consumption and energy efficiency initiatives are being implemented across demand sectors"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Energy Efficiency | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 56 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | The UAE is taking steps to increase the efficiency of energy consumption through regulatory measures, pricing signals as well as technology deployment. The country has set a federal target to reduce energy consumption by 40% for the year 2050. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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1,
33
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"text": [
"uae is taking steps to increase the efficiency of energy consumption through regulatory measures, pricing signals as well as technology deployment",
"energy consumption"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Energy Efficiency | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 57 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Buildings Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Abu Dhabi’s Building Retrofit program, similarly, targets retrofitting of government buildings and will be rolled out in due course to nongovernment buildings. Dubai has set a target to retrofit 30,000 buildings in the Emirate by 2030. Ras Al Khaimah’s Retrofit Program aims to retrofit 3,000 buildings by 2040. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
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3,
28
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"text": [
"building retrofit program, similarly, targets",
"set a target to retrofit 30,000 buildings in the emirate by 2030. ras al khaimah’s retrofit program aims to retrofit 3,000 buildings by 2040"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Buildings: General | val | Targets at the sectoral level | 58 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Buildings Sector ? | Upstream policies on | These regulations have helped create a local market for sustainable building materials and technologies while increasing awareness of green building features among industry professionals. In addition, to target existing buildings, a federal-level program has been implemented to retrofit government buildings. Abu Dhabi’s Building Retrofit program, similarly, targets retrofitting of government buildings and will be rolled out in due course to nongovernment buildings. | Buildings | United Arab Emirates | {
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26,
63
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"addition, to target existing buildings, a federal-level program has been implemented to retrofit government buildings. abu dhabi’s building retrofit program, similarly, targets retrofitting of government",
"rolled out in due course"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Buildings: General | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 59 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Abu Dhabi’s Building Retrofit program, similarly, targets retrofitting of government buildings and will be rolled out in due course to nongovernment buildings. Dubai has set a target to retrofit 30,000 buildings in the Emirate by 2030. Ras Al Khaimah’s Retrofit Program aims to retrofit 3,000 buildings by 2040. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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3,
28
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"building retrofit program, similarly, targets",
"set a target to retrofit 30,000 buildings in the emirate by 2030. ras al khaimah’s retrofit program aims to retrofit 3,000 buildings by 2040"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Demand-side Efficiency: Buildings | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 60 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | These regulations have helped create a local market for sustainable building materials and technologies while increasing awareness of green building features among industry professionals. In addition, to target existing buildings, a federal-level program has been implemented to retrofit government buildings. Abu Dhabi’s Building Retrofit program, similarly, targets retrofitting of government buildings and will be rolled out in due course to nongovernment buildings. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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26,
63
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]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Demand-side Efficiency: Buildings | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 61 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | In the steel industry, technology interventions are being made to increase efficiency of energy use in reheating of steel billets, heating of metal scrap in electric arc furnaces as well as casting. Further, Emirates Steel is engaged in capture and utilization of CO2 generated during the iron reduction process, as part of the Al Reyadah project with ADNOC. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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2,
11
],
"text": [
"steel industry, technology interventions",
"increase efficiency of energy use in reheating of steel billets, heating of metal scrap in electric arc furnaces as well as casting"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Demand-side Efficiency: Industries | test | Information on sectoral plans | 62 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | Periodic tariff reforms for residential, commercial and industrial power consumption are being introduced across Emirates to advance cost-reflective pricing and encourage energy conservation. Utilities and regulatory bodies are driving a further shift in energy consumption behavior through education and awareness programs. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1,
37
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"text": [
"tariff reforms for residential, commercial and industrial power consumption are being introduced across emirates to advance cost-reflective pricing and encourage energy conservation",
"energy consumption"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Demand-side Efficiency: Industries | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 63 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Energy Sector ? | Upstream policies on | Standards and labels being a proven enabler of demand management and informed consumer choices, UAE has an established Energy Efficiency Standardization and Labeling Program which covers a range of household goods and appliances including washing machines and dryers, household refrigerators, water heaters, lighting appliances and air conditioners. Given that district cooling is significantly more efficient than conventional cooling technologies, the former is being deployed in high-density areas. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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2,
69
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"text": [
"labels being a proven enabler of demand management and informed consumer choices, uae has an established energy efficiency standardization and labeling program which covers a range of household goods and appliances including washing machines and dryers, household refrigerators, water heaters, lighting appliances and air conditioners. given that district cooling is significantly more efficient than conventional cooling technologies",
"deployed in high-density areas"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Demand-side Efficiency: Appliances | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 64 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | Further, Emirates Steel is engaged in capture and utilization of CO2 generated during the iron reduction process, as part of the Al Reyadah project with ADNOC. 2.5 Transport. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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2,
23
],
"text": [
"emirates steel is engaged in capture and utilization of co2 generated during the iron reduction process",
"al reyadah project"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | CCS | train | Information on sectoral plans | 65 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | In 2020, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), UAE’s largest oil and gas producer, announced a target to decrease its GHG emissions intensity by 25% by 2030. This target is supported by a set of comprehensive sustainability goals including renewed ambition on resource efficiency, zero-flaring policy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
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]
} | Second NDC | ARE | CCS | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 66 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | In 2020, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), UAE’s largest oil and gas producer, announced a target to decrease its GHG emissions intensity by 25% by 2030. This target is supported by a set of comprehensive sustainability goals including renewed ambition on resource efficiency, zero-flaring policy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
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"text": [
"2020, the abu dhabi national oil company (adnoc), uae’s largest oil and gas producer, announced a target to decrease its ghg emissions intensity by 25% by 2030. this target is supported by a set of comprehensive sustainability goals including renewed ambition on resource efficiency, zero-flaring policy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Gas | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 67 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | In 2020, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), UAE’s largest oil and gas producer, announced a target to decrease its GHG emissions intensity by 25% by 2030. This target is supported by a set of comprehensive sustainability goals including renewed ambition on resource efficiency, zero-flaring policy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
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"text": [
"2020, the abu dhabi national oil company (adnoc), uae’s largest oil and gas producer, announced a target to decrease its ghg emissions intensity by 25% by 2030. this target is supported by a set of comprehensive sustainability goals including renewed ambition on resource efficiency, zero-flaring policy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Gas Flaring | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 68 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Energy Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The UAE’s oil and gas sector is also undertaking initiatives to power production facilities with cleaner energy, increase the efficiency of energy and water use, conserve freshwater resources, and recycle and re-use water. 2.4 Non-Energy Emission-Intensive Industries. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"uae’s oil and gas sector is also undertaking initiatives to power production facilities with cleaner energy, increase the efficiency of energy and water use, conserve freshwater resources, and recycle and re-use water"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Supply-side Efficiency | train | Information on sectoral plans | 69 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Energy Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | In 2020, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), UAE’s largest oil and gas producer, announced a target to decrease its GHG emissions intensity by 25% by 2030. This target is supported by a set of comprehensive sustainability goals including renewed ambition on resource efficiency, zero-flaring policy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"2020, the abu dhabi national oil company (adnoc), uae’s largest oil and gas producer, announced a target to decrease its ghg emissions intensity by 25% by 2030. this target is supported by a set of comprehensive sustainability goals including renewed ambition on resource efficiency, zero-flaring policy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Supply-side Efficiency | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 70 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Waste Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The UAE’s oil and gas sector is also undertaking initiatives to power production facilities with cleaner energy, increase the efficiency of energy and water use, conserve freshwater resources, and recycle and re-use water. 2.4 Non-Energy Emission-Intensive Industries. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"uae’s oil and gas sector is also undertaking initiatives to power production facilities with cleaner energy, increase the efficiency of energy and water use, conserve freshwater resources, and recycle and re-use water"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Recycling, Reuse, Reduce | val | Information on sectoral plans | 71 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Waste Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | The nationwide Food Waste Pledge launched in 2018 encourages the UAE’s hospitality sector to adopt efficient food production practices. The UAE aims to cut food waste by half by 2030. 5. DOMESTIC ENABLERS. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
22
],
"text": [
"uae aims to cut food waste by half by 2030"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Recycling, Reuse, Reduce | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 72 |
What are the Existing upstream policies that are incorporated in the Waste Sector ? | Existing sectoral policies | In conjunction with technology-based enhancement in domestic agriculture, the UAE has taken a comprehensive approach to reducing food waste by engaging local residents, government organizations and businesses in initiatives to reduce, and encourage treatment of, food waste. The nationwide Food Waste Pledge launched in 2018 encourages the UAE’s hospitality sector to adopt efficient food production practices. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"conjunction with technology-based enhancement in domestic agriculture, the uae has taken a comprehensive approach to reducing food waste by engaging local residents, government organizations and businesses in initiatives to reduce, and encourage treatment of, food waste. the nationwide food waste pledge launched in 2018 encourages the uae’s hospitality sector to adopt efficient food production practices"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Recycling, Reuse, Reduce | train | Information on the existing upstream sectoral policies that the NDC builds on | 73 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Waste Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | The UAE has been taking proactive steps for increased waste management and treatment through regulation, technology and consumer awareness. Circular economy initiatives are being implemented to transform waste from an environmental burden to an asset with economic value. A federal public-private partnership, the Circle Coalition, established in 2019 is working to develop a circular economy model to combat the issue of plastic and packaging waste pollution in the country. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
42
],
"text": [
"federal public-private partnership, the circle coalition, established in 2019 is working to develop a circular economy model to combat the issue of plastic and packaging waste pollution in the country"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Recycling, Reuse, Reduce | train | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 74 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Industries Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | 2.4 Non-Energy Emission-Intensive Industries. UAE’s key heavy industries include aluminium, iron and steel, cement and chemicals, with each pursuing relevant green industry initiatives. The aluminium industry, reliant on natural gas for the generation of electricity for manufacturing needs, has set emissions intensity targets that cover the complete range of industrial processes: power production, smelting and casting. | Industries | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
4,
13,
30
],
"text": [
"emission-intensive industries",
"industries include aluminium",
"industry initiatives. the aluminium industry, reliant on natural gas for the generation of electricity for manufacturing needs, has set emissions intensity targets that cover the complete range of industrial processes: power production"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Industries: General | val | Targets at the sectoral level | 75 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Industries Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The cement sector, where the largest emissions come from clinker production, is shifting to alternative fuels, including refuse derived fuel, for powering furnaces and generators. In the steel industry, technology interventions are being made to increase efficiency of energy use in reheating of steel billets, heating of metal scrap in electric arc furnaces as well as casting. | Industries | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"cement sector, where the largest emissions come from clinker production, is shifting to alternative fuels, including refuse derived fuel, for powering furnaces and generators"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Cement | train | Information on sectoral plans | 76 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Industries Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | In the steel industry, technology interventions are being made to increase efficiency of energy use in reheating of steel billets, heating of metal scrap in electric arc furnaces as well as casting. Further, Emirates Steel is engaged in capture and utilization of CO2 generated during the iron reduction process, as part of the Al Reyadah project with ADNOC. | Industries | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
2,
11
],
"text": [
"steel industry, technology interventions",
"increase efficiency of energy use in reheating of steel billets, heating of metal scrap in electric arc furnaces as well as casting"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Iron and Steel | train | Information on sectoral plans | 77 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Transport Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | As part of its shift to cleaner vehicle technologies, the UAE has taken up wide-scale conversion of conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas, with a particular focus on taxis, buses, government vehicles and commercial vehicles. In addition, regulations and incentive schemes, have been put in place to power a larger share of road transport with electricity. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
4
],
"text": [
"shift to cleaner vehicle technologies, the uae has taken up wide-scale conversion of conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles to compressed natural gas, with a particular focus on taxis, buses, government vehicles and commercial vehicles"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Transportation Fuels | train | Information on sectoral plans | 78 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Transport Sector ? | Upstream policies on | According to fuel quality standards being currently implemented in the UAE, diesel consumed in the country must comply with 10 ppm sulphur content and Euro 5 standards. In terms of technology standards, new motor vehicles in the UAE are compliant with Euro 4 emission performance standards and a gradual move to Euro 5/6 is planned. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
2
],
"text": [
"fuel quality standards being currently implemented in the uae, diesel consumed in the country must comply with 10 ppm sulphur content and euro 5 standards. in terms of technology standards, new motor vehicles in the uae are compliant with euro 4 emission performance standards and a gradual move to euro 5/6 is planned"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Transportation Fuels | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 79 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Transport Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | As part of its shift to cleaner vehicle technologies, the UAE has taken up wide-scale conversion of conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas, with a particular focus on taxis, buses, government vehicles and commercial vehicles. In addition, regulations and incentive schemes, have been put in place to power a larger share of road transport with electricity. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
4
],
"text": [
"shift to cleaner vehicle technologies, the uae has taken up wide-scale conversion of conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles to compressed natural gas, with a particular focus on taxis, buses, government vehicles and commercial vehicles"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Vehicle Fleet | val | Information on sectoral plans | 80 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Transport Sector ? | Upstream policies on | In addition, regulations and incentive schemes, have been put in place to power a larger share of road transport with electricity. The Dubai Green Mobility Strategy targets a 2% share of electric and hybrid cars in Dubai’s road fleet by 2030, and a 30% share in Dubai’s government-procured vehicles by the same year. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
17,
25
],
"text": [
"share of road transport",
"dubai green mobility strategy targets a 2% share of electric and hybrid cars in dubai’s road fleet by 2030, and a 30% share in dubai’s government-procured vehicles by the same year"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Vehicle Fleet | val | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 81 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Transport Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | The country has seen a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure, and plans are afoot to further increase the number of vehicle charging stations across Emirates. While making road transport smarter, the UAE is steadfast in its commitment to build a railway network in the country to provide faster and cleaner mobility options. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"country has seen a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure, and plans are afoot to further increase the number of vehicle charging stations across emirates"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Transportation Infrastructure | train | Information on sectoral plans | 82 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Transport Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | The 1,200 km-long Etihad Rail network is being built in stages, with the 264 km Stage One route operational for freight movement since January 2016. A single train journey on this line removes approximately 300 trucks from the road, reducing CO2 emissions by 70-80%. Stage Two of Etihad Rail is slated to begin operations in 2023 and will extend over 605 km. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1,
69
],
"text": [
"1,200 km-long etihad rail network is being built in stages, with the 264 km stage one route operational for freight movement since january 2016. a single train journey on this line removes approximately 300 trucks from the road, reducing co2 emissions by 70-80%. stage two of etihad rail is slated to begin operations in 2023",
"605 km"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Rail | train | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 83 |
What is emission reduction potential of the downstream actions being undertaken in Transport Sector ? | Emission reduction potential | The 1,200 km-long Etihad Rail network is being built in stages, with the 264 km Stage One route operational for freight movement since January 2016. A single train journey on this line removes approximately 300 trucks from the road, reducing CO2 emissions by 70-80%. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
30
],
"text": [
"single train journey on this line removes approximately 300 trucks from the road, reducing co2 emissions by 70-80"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Rail | train | Emission reduction potential for a given sectoral downstream action | 84 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Transport Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | The Dubai Metro is now complemented by a short-range tram network, providing sustainable transport options to residents and tourists alike. Further expansion of the metro network is underway. Complemented by bus service enhancements, this will increase the share of public transport in passenger journeys. 2.6 Waste Management. | Transport | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
1
],
"text": [
"dubai metro is now complemented by a short-range tram network, providing sustainable transport options to residents and tourists alike. further expansion of the metro network is underway. complemented by bus service enhancements, this will increase the share of public transport in passenger journeys"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Urban Transport | train | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 85 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the Waste Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Diversion of waste away from landfills is a key waste management objective and related federal and Emirate-level targets have been put in place. For instance, the Emirate of Sharjah has set an ambitious target to reduce waste to landfill to zero by 2021, and processing and recycling is being prioritized to enable the achievement of the target. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
"answer_start": [
0,
24,
54
],
"text": [
"diversion of waste away from landfills is a key waste management objective and related federal and emirate-level targets",
"place. for instance, the emirate of sharjah has set an ambitious target to reduce waste to landfill to zero by 2021, and processing",
"prioritized to enable the achievement of the target"
]
} | Second NDC | ARE | Solid Waste | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 86 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Waste Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | The under-development Dubai Center for Waste Processing, with the capacity to process 1.9 million tonnes of municipal solid waste and an installed power capacity of 200 MW, is expected to be operational by 2024. 2.7 Water Resources Management. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Solid Waste | test | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 87 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Waste Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | In keeping with the approach of reducing waste diverted to landfills and deriving value from municipal solid waste, waste-to-energy projects are being developed across the UAE. The under-development Dubai Center for Waste Processing, with the capacity to process 1.9 million tonnes of municipal solid waste and an installed power capacity of 200 MW, is expected to be operational by 2024. | Waste | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Waste-to-Energy | test | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 88 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Energy Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | In keeping with the approach of reducing waste diverted to landfills and deriving value from municipal solid waste, waste-to-energy projects are being developed across the UAE. The under-development Dubai Center for Waste Processing, with the capacity to process 1.9 million tonnes of municipal solid waste and an installed power capacity of 200 MW, is expected to be operational by 2024. | Energy | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Renewable Energy: Waste-to-Energy | train | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 89 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Agriculture Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | In order to address the challenges climate change poses for food production, the UAE is adopting sustainable and climate-smart agriculture methods, reducing food waste and diversifying sources of food imports. UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, adopted in 2018, aims to ensure access to safe and sufficient food all year round, prioritizing sustainable agricultural and consumption practices and thus promoting resilience, productivity, soil and water conservation, food diversification and food waste reduction. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Climate Smart Agriculture | train | Information on sectoral plans | 90 |
What plans and strategies are mentioned pertaining to Agriculture Sector ? | Sectoral plans on | Responding to the water-energy-food nexus that characterizes the desert environment of the Arabian Gulf region, the UAE government is working closely with research institutes and farmers to promote adoption of modern farming solutions and technologies, such as optimized greenhouse design, hydroponics and vertical agriculture. The Agriculture 4.0 initiative, set for implementation from 2020 to 2022, for example, aims to upgrade traditional farms with technology-enabled operating models that optimize production while abiding by the water budget set by the UAE Water Strategy 2036. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Agriculture: General | train | Information on sectoral plans | 91 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Agriculture Sector ? | Upstream policies on | In order to address the challenges climate change poses for food production, the UAE is adopting sustainable and climate-smart agriculture methods, reducing food waste and diversifying sources of food imports. UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, adopted in 2018, aims to ensure access to safe and sufficient food all year round, prioritizing sustainable agricultural and consumption practices and thus promoting resilience, productivity, soil and water conservation, food diversification and food waste reduction. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Agriculture: General | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 92 |
What are the downstream actions that are incorporated in the Agriculture Sector as part of Nationally Determined Contributions? | Downstream actions | The Agriculture 4.0 initiative, set for implementation from 2020 to 2022, for example, aims to upgrade traditional farms with technology-enabled operating models that optimize production while abiding by the water budget set by the UAE Water Strategy 2036. Through public-private partnerships, the UAE has invested in several vertical farming projects. One prominent example is the world’s largest vertical farming facility being built by Emirates Flight Catering and Crop One which will cover 12,077 square meters and produce output equivalent to 3.6 million square meters of farmland, using 99% less water than regular outdoor fields. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Agriculture: General | train | Sectoral downstream actions to be undertaken as part of the NDC contribution | 93 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in Agriculture Sector ? | Upstream policies on | In order to address the challenges climate change poses for food production, the UAE is adopting sustainable and climate-smart agriculture methods, reducing food waste and diversifying sources of food imports. UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, adopted in 2018, aims to ensure access to safe and sufficient food all year round, prioritizing sustainable agricultural and consumption practices and thus promoting resilience, productivity, soil and water conservation, food diversification and food waste reduction. | Agriculture | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Soils | test | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 94 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the LULUCF/Forestry Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | Further, as part of its efforts to improve implementation of in-situ conservation and to build a network of protected areas between 2021 and 2025, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi targets the inclusion of a minimum of 20% of marine Blue Carbon habitats within Protected Areas. 4.2 Agriculture & Food Security. | LULUCF/Forestry | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Conservation | train | Targets at the sectoral level | 95 |
What are the Existing upstream policies that are incorporated in the LULUCF/Forestry Sector ? | Existing sectoral policies | The country will strengthen surveillance of infectious diseases and their link to climate and environment-related factors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 3.4 Environment. The UAE has been working to conserve and protect its natural heritage through the promulgation of relevant environmental regulations, development of protected areas, and promotion of sustainable best practices in economic activities reliant on the environment (such as fishing and farming). | LULUCF/Forestry | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Conservation | train | Information on the existing upstream sectoral policies that the NDC builds on | 96 |
What upstream policies and strategies are mentioned in LULUCF/Forestry Sector ? | Upstream policies on | The National Biodiversity Strategy and the National Strategy for Coastal and Marine Environment, along with the UAE’s international commitments on environment, have been guiding the UAE’s initiatives on environment conservation and nature-based climate solutions. The National Biodiversity Strategy lays down the framework for the development of a network of protected and effectively managed ecosystems, taking into account the linking of important areas of biodiversity and ecosystem services. | LULUCF/Forestry | United Arab Emirates | {
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Conservation | train | Information on upstream policies for a given sector | 97 |
What adaptation/mitigation/net-zero targets/objectives are provided for the LULUCF/Forestry Sector ? | Sectoral targets on | The findings will aid development of emission inventories and inform coastal management. Annually, mangroves sequester 1,073,696 tonnes of CO2 in the UAE. To enhance natural carbon sinks, the UAE intends to plant 30 million mangrove seedlings by 2030. | LULUCF/Forestry | United Arab Emirates | {
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23
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} | Second NDC | ARE | Afforestation | test | Targets at the sectoral level | 98 |
What Capacity building Needs are mentioned for the actions and strategies implementation in Agriculture Sector ? | Capacity Building Needs for Sectoral Implementation | Increasing irrigated agricultural land to 3.14 M-ha, through restoration and development of Afghanistan’s irrigation systems. Eco-agriculture and climate friendly irrigation technology transfer to Afghanistan. Vocational and engineering capacity to design, build and maintain climate friendly irrigation networks and local schemes. 4.5 Billion. | Agriculture | Afghanistan | {
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22,
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"agriculture and climate friendly irrigation",
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} | INDC | AFG | Irrigation | train | Capacity building needs for Sectoral implementation | 99 |