EGBC revises vision to support green issues

The Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) announced its revised vision and mission at its 2009 AGM that it will actively support the UAE to be one of the five global leaders in the reduction of the built environment’s ecological footprint by 2015.

EGBC is an independent non-profit forum that helps shape policies for the built environment and facilitates collaborative solutions to promote sustainable practices in the UAE that was set up in 2006.

It is the only Mena and GCC-based Council, which is a member of the World Green Building Council.

Other countries with national Green Building Councils include the UK, India, Japan, Australia, Germany, US and Canada.

EGBC Chairman, Jeff Willis said “These short statements with their focused intent provide a clear mandate and direction for our activities across the UAE. As the new vision and mission were collaboratively developed by our members and endorsed by our board of directors we know that they accurately represent our industry’s position.”

Daniel Hajjar, Vice-Chairman said: “The EGBC’s mission is succinctly explained so that all our members and stakeholders can engage with us in mainstreaming green building practices. As an industry forum, we will be arranging regular events and gatherings across the UAE for professionals to meet and discuss how we can integrate sustainability into the entire building supply chain.”

The EGBC is finalising its programme for the coming six months, which will include a Ramadan Suhour, evening seminars and training workshops on topics covering the full range of green and sustainable building issues.

Further information and updates will be published on the EGBC’s website.

 

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