Replacement of Environmental Fines with Local Trees Plantation

Replacement of Environmental Fines with Local Trees Plantation

    Description of the initiative:

    EPDA launched this initiative to plant local trees instead of paying the environmental fines according to a mechanism that EPDA is applying to replace the environmental fines of industries and small vendors. The mechanism has set a minimum replacement fee of AED 1000 for Industries and AED 500 for small vendors. The plantation shall be in coordination with EPDA and the water source shall be determined.

    Objectives of the initiative:

    This initiative aims to increase the environmental awareness to the society; and protect the local trees by planting and taking care of them.

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    Implementation responsibility:

    Environmental Monitoring Department

    Strategic Partners:

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    Type of the Initiative:

    Long-term impact (3-5 years and over)

    Initiative Priority:

    Medium