The ambitious Dubai Mangroves project is a large-scale initiative that aims to transform the city’s coastal area into a giant mangrove forest. Led by Dubai-based company Urb, the goal of this ambitious development plan is to prevent erosion, flooding, and reduce CO2 emissions in the city.
The heart of the project lies in the mangrove tree, which has exceptional abilities to absorb CO2, prevent erosion, and support marine life. Urb plans to plant over 100 million mangrove trees as part of this initiative, which will help protect the city from erosion, rising sea levels, and support marine life. In addition to this, the project aims to absorb 1.23 million tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to emissions from over 260,000 gasoline-powered vehicles.
While planting such a large number of trees will take many years, Urb plans to use AI-powered drones and satellite photography to monitor and promote the growth of mangrove trees. The project will also include small beaches, social spaces, walkways, a visitor education center, botanical museum, and nature research center. Currently in the design phase, Urb has selected 6 pilot studies to demonstrate the feasibility of the project’s goals.
The Dubai Mangroves project will play a crucial role in helping the city cope with the impacts of climate change by providing a natural barrier against sea level rise and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This large-scale initiative by Urb is expected to have significant positive impacts on both the environment and local communities in Dubai.
