EAD (Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi) Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Territorial subdivision Abu Dhabi Document type Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Protection of environment Public health Integrated management Irrigation Climate change Disasters Groundwater Recycling/reuse Biodiversity Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Marine pollution Aquaculture Protected area Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Saltwater intrusion/siltation Water abstraction Geographical area Middle East, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes 2016 - 2020. Abstract The EAD Strategic Plan is a nation-wide document aiming at preserving and protecting the environment, promoting the health and well-being of local communities, while stimulating and mapping sustainable economic growth for the next five years. It defines a long-term Vision - A Sustainable Environment for a Sustainable Future - and Mission - To protect and conserve the environment for people’s well-being and a better life for all-, 5-year priorities, objectives, as well as the strategic initiatives. It further defines how to monitor and report the strategic performance both internally, as well as with external stakeholders. Full text English/Arabic Website www.ead.ae