Abu Dhabi cuts carbon emissions by 42.5 million tonnes since 2016, sets 60% clean energy target by 2035

Abu Dhabi has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 42.5 million metric tonnes compared to 2016 levels, according to Dr Abdulla Humaid Saif Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy. The announcement was made on World Environment Day, with the official framing the reduction as evidence of progress toward a lower emissions economy. The emirate has set additional targets including a 75% cut in emissions intensity per megawatt hour and sourcing 60% of electricity from clean and renewable supplies by 2035. The Demand Side Management and Energy Rationalisation Strategy (DSM 2030) aims to cut electricity use by 22% and water consumption by 32% by 2030, saving roughly 19 terawatt hours of electricity and 485 million cubic metres of water. Officials also highlighted the role of nuclear power, solar projects, and digital tools like AI and robotics in improving efficiency and grid resilience. The article frames these efforts as part of a unified governance framework intended to balance economic growth with environmental conservation.