Dubai’s Grand Mangrove Project: Planting 100 Million Trees to Combat Climate Change and Restore Ecosystem

A massive initiative by Dubai-based Urb to prevent erosion, reduce flooding, and lower CO2 emissions is the Dubai Mangroves project. The plan involves planting over 100 million mangrove trees across a vast area of the city’s coastal region.

Urb is a well-known company in Dubai, known for its air-conditioned cycling track and coral reef regeneration projects. The new Dubai Mangroves project will be the largest yet, spanning over 72 km and focusing on the mangrove tree’s ability to absorb CO2, prevent erosion, support marine life, and ensure food security. With a goal of collecting 1.23 million tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to emissions from over 260,000 gasoline-powered vehicles, this project is set to make a significant impact on reducing carbon footprint.

The planting of such a large number of trees will take several years, but Urb plans to use AI-powered drones and satellite photography to monitor and promote tree growth. Additionally, the project includes small beaches, social spaces, walkways, a visitor education center, botanical museum, and nature research center. Currently in the design phase with six pilot studies demonstrating feasibility and helping Dubai adapt to climate change effects.