More than 100 members of New York University Abu Dhabi's community outreach team planted 5,000 mangroves in an hour in support of the UAE's efforts to safeguard the environment. All photos: NYUAD
The UAE is home to more than 60 million mangrove trees, with plans to increase this number by a further 100 million by 2030.
The planting campaign was carried by NYUAD in partnership with the Emirates Marine Environmental Group.
The event took place near Jebel Ali, Dubai.
More than 100 members of New York University Abu Dhabi's community outreach team planted 5,000 mangroves in an hour in support of the UAE's efforts to safeguard the environment. All photos: NYUAD
The UAE is home to more than 60 million mangrove trees, with plans to increase this number by a further 100 million by 2030.
The planting campaign was carried by NYUAD in partnership with the Emirates Marine Environmental Group.