DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 10th Aug, 2026) Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), announced that the Authority is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to prepare and evaluate a guide to natural reserves. The initiative is among a series of high-quality initiatives and projects featured at the first edition of the Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026, which will take place on September 7 and 8. These initiatives will also highlight the role of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority in protecting the environment and promoting public awareness of environmental issues. He added that the event will bring together key stakeholders to advance environmental dialogue and climate action at the national and regional levels. The event, he explained, will convene decision-makers, government and private-sector representatives, environmental experts and specialists to explore the future of sustainability in Dubai.