The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has partnered with Tadweer Group to launch a pilot project aimed at managing waste from specific product categories under the UAE’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative, a key component of the nation’s Integrated Waste Management Agenda 2023–2026.
Signed during an event in Dubai, the agreement marks a step forward in the UAE’s push toward a circular economy. The pilot project will target waste from electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, and packaging, and will be implemented in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Tadweer Group will act as the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the project.
The EPR model shifts waste management accountability to manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, encouraging more responsible production and disposal practices. By involving producers directly, the initiative supports international best practices and long-term environmental protection.
Minister of Climate Change and Environment Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak stressed the importance of partnerships in delivering sustainable environmental outcomes. She highlighted the project’s role in helping achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and securing a pollution-free environment for future generations.
Tadweer Group CEO Eng. Ali Al Dhaheri said the pilot sets the groundwork for a more efficient and accountable waste management system, with learnings from the trial to guide future policy development.
The MoU outlines efforts to assess regulatory frameworks, engage the private sector, and document challenges and successes from the pilot. It also includes a public awareness component to drive participation.
Twenty-six companies across key sectors signed the EPR Pledge at the event, signaling broad private sector commitment to sustainable waste management in the UAE.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
