Dubai and IUCN to develop guide for natural reserves

The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to develop and evaluate a guide for natural reserves.

This initiative will be part of the inaugural Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026, scheduled for September 7 and 8. The conference, themed ‘Protecting Our Environment… Securing Our Future,’ aims to advance environmental dialogue and climate action at both national and regional levels.

Additional projects announced for the event include the launch of an Environmental Photography Award in the UAE, held in partnership with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award. The conference will also introduce several biodiversity initiatives designed to increase community engagement in environmental protection.