The UAE has a unique feature of its close proximity to the desert and sea. For example, you can enjoy desert tours even a short distance away from the city of Dubai, and at the same time enjoy swimming and sailing on the beach. The natural contrast is distinct, making it highly valuable as a tourism resource. An example of a desert is the Rube-Al-Hali Desert, which is one of the largest sand dunes in the world, extending to the southern part of the UAE. The long spread of red sand dunes provides a spectacular view of the desert. The UAE's attractive advantage is its development of the tourism industry (experiential tourism such as sand dune drive, camel tracking, desert camping, etc.), a balance of urban development and conservation (sustainable development model with a protected area next to a highly developed city), and cultural diversity (the marine trade tradition developed through the sea, and the unique history and tradition that the nomadic culture of inland deserts take root at the same time).
QUESTION:
Are there any adverse environmental and social effects caused by the proximity of the desert to the coastal landscape? If so, what efforts are being made in the UAE to address the adverse effects?
I would like to receive desert photos taken by time zone in UAE.
Currently, Korea is getting more and more springy. The daytime high temperature in Seoul rose to about 23°C, leading to warm weather in mid-May. Nevertheless, I think Incheon these days is chilly in the morning and chilly in the afternoon, but it is also warm because of the sunlight. In the evening, it is still windy and relatively cold, so many people still wear warm clothes.
Climate change and environmental issues are hindering the development of the country around the world these days. I think these environmental problems will also be a problem in the United Arab Emirates. The data showed that the UAE has continuous problems such as rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, increasing sandstorms and dust, and intensifying water shortages. First of all, as the weather gets hotter, with the temperature reaching 50 degrees Celsius, health problems may arise, and as the weather gets hotter, measures to prevent people's health will be needed. Next, there are concerns about economic losses caused by coastal erosion and infrastructure damage in coastal cities such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai due to rising sea levels.
Approximately 100 initiatives, including eight priorities, such as climate change impact mitigation, natural resource conservation, air quality improvement, and food safety assurance, which were approved in 2020, and 36 indicators aim at the sustainable management of the biodiversity straw ecosystem. There is also a law that prohibits disposable plastic shopping bags for this purpose. The use of disposable plastic shopping bags has been banned since 2024, and it is expected to expand to plastic cups and plates from January 1, 2026. Through this, efforts are being made to reduce pollution and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
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