As part of Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI), the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has showcased its latest drone-based mangrove cultivation technologies in cooperation with Nabat, a climate tech company launched last year by the Advanced Technology Research Council’s commercialisation arm, VentureOne. The demonstration was conducted during a visit undertaken by an agency delegation to present this experience in Bahrain, reflecting EAD’s vision of establishing the principles of cooperation and exchange of expertise to advance the future of the region.
The method of planting mangrove trees with AI-powered autonomous drones offers many advantages, including low environmental footprint, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability, allowing the significant expansion of various ecosystems. Nabat’s technology, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, also ensures that mangrove restoration is data-driven and tailored to each unique habitat.
EAD’s mangrove-planting efforts represent an effective nature-based solution to mitigate the effects of climate change and support the ambitious UAE initiative to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030, while contributing to the efforts of the UAE-led Mangrove Alliance for Climate.
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