Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
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| هيئة البيئة | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2005 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Abu Dhabi |
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) (Arabic: هيئة البيئة - أبوظبي) is a governmental agency established in 1996 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), tasked with environmental protection matters in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
In 1989, the National Avian Research Centre (NARC) was established as a conservation, research, and captive breeding organisation in Abu Dhabi. In 1996, it was renamed the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA).[1] In 2005, ERWDA became known as the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and was chaired by the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[2]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is chaired by Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Vice Chairman is Mohamed Ahmed Al Bowardi. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak is the managing director and board member. The Secretary-General is Dr.Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri.[3] EAD has its main headquarters in the city of Abu Dhabi, with an office in Al Ain city.
