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          Conservation

          Stories on efforts to protect wildlife, preserve natural habitats and promote sustainable environmental initiatives worldwide

          Dugongs are a protected species in the UAE’s waters. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

          UAE launches multi-million-dollar drive to protect dugongs

          UAEJanuary 21, 2026
          Marine scientist Dr Carlos Preckler examines a seabed sample extracted from the Antarctic Peninsula. Photo: Kaust

          Saudi university's whale of a task studying Antarctic life

          GulfJanuary 01, 2026
          The ghaf thrives in desert environments due to its heat tolerance and deep roots that can tap the water table. Photo: Abu Dhabi Environment Agency

          Major study into genetic blueprint of UAE's ghaf trees to help conservation

          UAEDecember 11, 2025
          The latest Red List of Threatened Species found more than a quarter of the animals, plants and fungi assessed are at risk. Silvia Razgova / The National

          AI's role in tackling threats to nature on show in Abu Dhabi

          UAEOctober 15, 2025
          Visitors tour the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The event is an opportunity to show how sustainable development can be socially, economically and environmentally transformative. EPA

          Economic growth and environmental protection are allies, not adversaries

          CommentOctober 13, 2025
          Rescued cheetah cubs in cages in Berbera, Somaliland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia. AP

          Experts call for crackdown on exotic animal trade at conservation congress

          UAEOctober 09, 2025
          Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, speaks on the opening day of the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

          Protecting nature a 'humanitarian responsibility', UAE minister tells conference

          UAEOctober 09, 2025
          The Dubai Reef project has observed an increase in fish biomass and species. Supplied

          Dubai Reef project shows early signs of success as marine life returns

          ClimateSeptember 20, 2025
          Hawksbill turtles at table coral reefs in Khor Fakkan. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi

          How Sharjah coral reefs are turning tide in recovery from bleach damage

          UAESeptember 11, 2025
          For arid nations like Saudi Arabia, harnessing recycled wastewater is not just an environmental imperative, but a strategic necessity for water security. Getty

          How wastewater can help secure the Middle East's water future

          CommentSeptember 02, 2025
          Plastic bags in the sea have caused some turtles to lose their flippers. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Turtle population rises in the UAE, but plastic threat remains

          ClimateJuly 01, 2025
          Expo City Dubai will play host to the first Centre for Species Survival focused on Fungi Conservation.

          First IUCN Centre for Species Survival in the Middle East opens

          ClimateJune 24, 2025
          The whitespotted grouper is not considered critically endangered but its presence in Abu Dhabi waters is rare. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

          First recorded sighting of fish species in Abu Dhabi hailed as 'biodiversity milestone'

          UAEJune 10, 2025
          Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, director general of Emirates Nature WWF, spoke to The National about the organisation's legacy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          From mangroves to markets: 25 years of conservation by Emirates Nature-WWF

          ClimateMay 24, 2025
          The global population of the already endangered lappet-faced vulture is crashing. Getty Images

          Solving the mystery of the UAE's largest bird of prey

          EnvironmentMay 23, 2025
          Seagrass meadows are important habitats for many crustaceans.

          Scientists rally to protect the Gulf's overlooked seagrass meadows

          ClimateMay 03, 2025
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