The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tadweer Group to launch a pilot project, aimed at enhancing e-waste management.
The pilot project will manage targeted product waste under the UAE’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative, which is a key initiative within the UAE Integrated Waste Management Agenda 2023–2026.
The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Engineer Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Tadweer Group. Senior officials from both sides also attended the signing ceremony.
The partnership supports the UAE’s vision to enhance environmental sustainability, strengthen integrated waste management, tackle pressing environmental challenges, and contribute to the nation’s transition towards a circular economy.
MOCCAE and Tadweer Group will work together to manage waste from electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, and packaging. This pilot project will be first launched in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with Tadweer Group as the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment
“We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Tadweer Group to support our goals for integrated management and safe disposal of waste, while also ensuring waste is reused optimally within the UAE’s advanced circular economy framework. The EPR initiative constitutes a key pillar of this framework, engaging all stakeholders, including manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers, in the waste management process in line with international best practices.”
Eng. Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Tadweer Group, added that, “Tadweer Group is proud to work closely with the Ministry on this important initiative. This will play a key role in the waste journey, by holding manufacturers accountable for their role in waste creation. By piloting an EPR model, we are laying the foundation for a more accountable and resource-efficient waste management system. In addition, we will explore invaluable learnings that will inform future strategies focused on EPR, ensuring a seamless transition to a model that benefits the environment, businesses, and our community.”
To support circular economy, the MoU will encourage the private sector participation and investment in sustainable waste management. The agreement includes creating a roadmap for policy development and implementation mechanisms, and evaluating the effectiveness of the EPR initiative.
The pilot project will be carried out in coordination with the producers of the targeted products and the signatories of the EPR Pilot Project Pledge. 26 companies from diverse sectors such as retail, production, and waste management services – formally signed the EPR Pledge, marking a key milestone for the pilot EPR project.
