The UAE is pairing bold environmental ambition with cutting-edge technology. This report shows how AI is accelerating conservation—from mapping sensitive habitats and prioritizing restoration, to tracking wildlife, assessing reef and mangrove health, improving water security, and enabling rapid, repeatable monitoring at scale.
What’s inside
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Policy, Partnerships, and Practice: How government, researchers, NGOs, and innovators align on shared goals and translate strategy into on-the-ground impact.
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AI in Action—Land & Sea: Drones, sensors, computer vision, and acoustic tools supporting habitat restoration, biodiversity baselines, and early-warning systems for ecosystems.
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Data & MRV: Platforms and standards that turn observations into trusted metrics for planning, reporting, and finance.
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People & Capability: Building local skills, open collaboration, and ethical guardrails to ensure responsible, long-term use of AI.
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Challenges & Opportunities: What it takes to scale—from interoperable data to public-private partnerships and investable nature projects.
With practical case studies and actionable recommendations, the report outlines how AI can deliver reliable, measurable outcomes for nature and climate resilience.
