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As per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment announced the winners of the inaugural Emirates Appreciation Awards for outstanding contribution to environmental causes. The announcement was made by His Excellency Hamad Abdul Rahman Al Midfa, Secretary General of the UAE Supreme Council and chairman of the jury for the Emirates Appreciation Award, at a function at the H Hotel in Dubai yesterday presided over by . His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai was awarded the Environmental Personality Award for his outstanding contributions to promoting environmental conservation and preservation over the years. Lt. Gen. Tamim has been highly successful in establishing effective institutions and organizations to support environmental causes and promote an ecologically-friendly culture in the UAE. Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) was awarded the Industrial Enterprise Award for its dedication to environmental issues and commitment to environmental standards both inside and outside its facilities and operations. The Abu Dhabi Council for Education received the award for Educational Institutions, in recognition for the council's numerous programmes and activities that promote the concept of environment sustainability and raise environmental awareness among educational institutions and the academic body. The Award for Invention, Innovation and Environmental Research was won by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), while the Media and Environmental Awareness Award was awarded jointly to the Authority for Environment and Natural Reserves in Sharjah and Ms. Azza Yousef Mohamed Al Awadi from Ras Al Khaimah Educational Zone. Environmental Personality Award HE Al Midfa highlighted the enormous contributions made toward the environmental cause by Lt. Gen. Tamim, who had taken a leading role in preserving wildlife and biodiversity and natural heritage of the UAE and developing regulations and directions of environmental sector in the country. Dubai Police, under his leadership, became the first security firm to launch strategic environmental initiatives. He was the first to establish environmental administration in a security institution and also the first to call for a marine emergency plan and established a center for emergency management under the umbrella of the Dubai Police. Lt. Gen. Tamim has also authored pioneering initiatives to combat air pollution and marine pollution in addition to planting large green areas on land and sea, as well as an initiative to establish Zayed International Prize for the Environment and an initiative to plant a million trees in Dubai. He has played an active role in pushing environmental legislation and strategies and adopting renewable energy and rationalizing water and electricity and the green economy of Dubai in particular and the UAE in general. Industrial Enterprise Award Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) was adjudged the winner of this award due to the following reasons: A company with a long history in the production of oil and gas from marine fields. Achieved 90% of the zero burning strategy of associated gas in marine fields Committed to the national laws and regulations and developing outstanding evidences of practice, in addition to compliance with the requirements of laws and international treaties and conventions. Distinct programmes and projects in environmental sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, reduce emissions and manage hazardous waste. A variety of initiatives in environmental awareness and community activities that aim to sustainability of environment and protection of natural resources. Educational Institution Award The Abu Dhabi Council for Education has won the award for its Sustainable Schools Initiative. 'Sustainable Schools Initiative' began with 23 schools in Abu Dhabi and has evolved into a 103 schools after it was adopted by the Ministry of Education . In its experience, the initiative relies on the following: School-capacity building in the field of auditing and monitoring the environmental impacts and managing them in the best possible techniques, and enabling students to communicate with the community. Offering the opportunity for teachers to learn new techniques and skills to pass on environmental education into the classroom, and introduce students to different environments through environmental field trips. Strive to develop the concept of green schools and establishing the values of preservation of the environment and the rationalizing consumption that contributes to achieve the educational sustainable environment. Invention, Innovation and Environmental Research Award it is given to an innovation or an invention or a research that has been applied or is applicable and has a clear environmental impact that contributes to solving environmental problem or problems, or to conserving natural resources and energy. This award was given to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority that has achieved the following innovations: Developing the air moisture technology to increase the electricity production efficiency from power generators This technique was used in two stations and resulted in: Cutting CO2 by 32 843 tons / year and 46 788 tons / year reduction of NOx by 172 tons / year and 259 tons / year Reducing fuel consumption by 94 715 tons / year and 143 130 tons / year Siemens manufacturer of power generators benefited from this technology to increase the efficiency of energy production and reduce global warming gases. Media and Environmental Awareness Award This award is given to an institution or a person with innovative business that has a environmental impact and that contributes to solving environmental problems or conserving natural resources and energy. The prize is awarded jointly to: 1 - Environment and Natural Reserves Authority - Sharjah 2 - Professor Izzat Youssef Mohammed Al Awadi - Ras Al Khaimah Educational Zone Environment and Natural Reserves Authority - Sharjah : A variety of programs based on the multiplicity of environmental awareness activities, which included: Environmental awareness campaigns to conserve the environments of marine, coastal and wild areas. Local and international educational and training workshops. Intellectual and scientific symposia and seminars, and the local and federal awareness programs. Creating environmental reserves and clubs and voluntary environmental committees. The initiative of summer training program in the environmental field for schools students, which lasted for more than ten years. Professor Ms. Azza Yusuf Mohamed Al Awadi created an environmental programme to introduce students to different environments through environmental field trips as (eco-friendly) in order to: - Raise the level of environmental positive behavior among students. - Strengthen the role of education in serving sustainable environment. - Increase students' awareness of the importance of preserving the environment on the earth. - Support the science curriculum with field classroom and non-classroom features and activities.
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