Tag: Environment

Climate change adaptation planIn its report “Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector in Abu Dhabi 2025–2050: Towards a Resilient Future”, EAD highlighted that current farming practices also contribute to soil salinisation. These include the use of saline groundwater for irrigation and traditional flood irrigation, particularly in the Al Dhafra region.According to the Soil Quality Monitoring Programme, salinity levels vary widely across the emirate. In Al Dhafra, around 60% of surface soil samples fall into the “very high salinity” category (ECe > 40 dS/m).Al Ain records higher...