Ras Al Khaimah has been awarded Silver Certification under EarthCheck's Sustainable Destinations program, making it the first destination in the Middle East to achieve this recognition for sustainability. The certification process involves thorough monitoring, benchmarking, and auditing across 10 sustainability indicators, including energy and water consumption, waste management, carbon footprint analysis, and community engagement. Despite the challenges posed by the region's climate, Ras Al Khaimah has demonstrated a robust approach to managing energy and water consumption to meet EarthCheck's stringent requirements. This achievement is particularly significant as it aligns with the upcoming United Nations' climate change conference COP28, which aims to achieve a global emissions reduction target of 43% by 2030. Ras Al Khaimah aspires to become the UAE's and the region's sustainable tourism leader by 2025, and this certification reinforces their commitment to that goal

“My gratitude goes out to our tourism community for their relentless dedication to achieving EarthCheck’s Silver Certification, which not only substantiates Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to sustainable tourism but also aligns with our ambitious goal of welcoming over three million visitors by 2030.”

“The destination management commitments and sustainable tourism guidelines not only provide a strategic framework to drive and foster action across the community and industry, but they position Ras Al Khaimah as a regional leader in sustainable tourism. Embracing sustainable principles will ensure that Ras Al Khaimah’s unique environment and rich culture can be both fostered and protected as the tourism industry continues to grow. EarthCheck looks forward to being an active partner in this journey.”

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