The Museum of the Future, a global platform inviting changemakers, pioneers, futurists, innovators, academics, and the global community to support efforts in building a more sustainable tomorrow, distributed 2071 Ghaf trees to visitors during the 52nd UAE Union Day.
The initiative took place in collaboration with the museum’s strategic partner Dubai Municipality, as part of the museum’s long-term commitment to sustainability, and supports efforts to create a long-standing positive impact. The initiative is symbolic as it takes place during the UAE’s ‘Year of Sustainability’, during which the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is being held.
2071 Ghaf trees were gifted, reflecting the museum’s vision of transporting visitors to the UAE’s Centennial year.
Native to the UAE and revered as the national tree of the country, the Ghaf tree holds great cultural and ecological significance. The gifting of the Ghaf tree to visitors is not only a testament to the museum’s commitment to sustainability but also a symbolic representation of the nation’s dedication to preserving its natural heritage.
Majed Al Mansoori, Deputy Executive Director at the Museum of the Future, commented, “The Ghaf tree is a historical and cultural symbol of stability, resilience, abundance and tolerance in even the most challenging of environments. This initiative supports the museum’s aim to increase collective awareness about the importance of biodiversity, sustainability and the role we all play in supporting healthy and diverse natural ecosystems. In partnership with Dubai Municipality, we invite visitors to contribute to maintaining balance within our ecosystem and support a more sustainable future for all”.
Muhammad Abdul Rahman Al-Awadi, Director of Agriculture Department at Dubai Municipality, said, “Through our collaborative initiative with the Museum of the Future, launched as part of the 52nd National Day celebrations in the UAE, we, at Dubai Municipality, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the continuous enhancement of green spaces and the preservation of the ecosystem’s sustainability and biodiversity.