Emirates Green Building Council
“ The strong participation of regional green innovators and the strong impact of their ideas is a true testament of the tremendous strides that EmiratesGBC has made in a short span of eight years ”
– Saeed Al Abbar , Chairman
Established in 2006 as an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices , Emirates Green Building Council ( EmiratesGBC ) has today evolved as the voice of the green building movement in the UAE . It has rallied together stakeholders across the building industry supply chain for a cause that also reflects the government vision .
“ The various activities undertaken by EmiratesGBC complement the ‘ green economy for sustainable development ’ vision announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum , UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai ,” said Chairman , Saeed Al Abbar . “ We are at the forefront in fostering dialogue and tangible action to promote sustainable built environments .”
The success of EmiratesGBC ’ s activities was evident at the recent Emirates Green Building Council Awards ( EGBC 2014 ), held in June . Presenting a unique perspective of the advances made by the country in promoting sustainable building practices , the event underlined the increasing focus on localised innovation , whereby green building materials and products are increasingly being introduced and developed within the country .
“ The strong participation of regional green innovators and the strong impact of their ideas is a true testament of the tremendous strides that EmiratesGBC has made in a short span of eight
108 September 2014