SEPS PATHFINDERS
COMBATING DESERTIFICATION
TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
"The UAE’s efforts to combat desertification are not restricted within its borders but include regional and global measures focusing on addressing the driving factors of desertification and promoting the transformation of desert land into agricultural land. These endeavors have resulted in the increased adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, planting of salt- and drought-tolerant crop, and usage of treated wastewater for irrigation, as well as driving rain enhancement research, and raising public awareness about desertification and ways to prevent it.”
In its fight against desertification, the UAE continues to expand its protected areas, whose number currently stands at 49 and which span 15.5 percent of the country’s territory, and roll out tree-planting initiatives. In this context, the nation has pledged to plant an additional 100 million mangrove seedlings by 2030 – a considerable increase on the 30-million target set out in its second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.
SEPS PATHFINDERS
AIMING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
We students of Grade 11 and 12 naming Christy. S, Christy. J, Varun, Saharsh , we are a team of four trying to reduce the adverse effects of desertification in UAE
17th June 2023
Her Land. Her Rights
80% OF DESERTIFIED LAND IN UAE
Balancing Agricultural, Urbanized and Desertified Land
Frequently Asked Questions
01
What is the mission of your group?
At Pathfinders, our mission is to help eradicate desertification in the UAE by using various methods such as the adequate balancing of agricultural productivity in the UAE, Creation of ECO cities etc.
02
What sets your startup apart from other environmental initiatives or organizations?
At present, there is no dedicated ministry or firms to combat Desertification in the UAE. Due to this, our team of students are aiming to create a database to track Desertification around the UAE.
03
How can businesses or the Ministry benefit from using your services?
Our services offer several key benefits for businesses and the Ministry such as self sufficiency, cost saving, reduced carbon footprint, minimized waste generation,etc.
By leveraging our services, businesses and the Ministry can achieve their environmental goals, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to a sustainable future.
