The Dubai Municipality has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first government entity globally to receive the international certification ISO 24566, which focuses on ‘Rainwater Drainage Management Systems Adapted to Climate Change’. This accreditation underscores the municipality’s commitment to creating a state-of-the-art and sustainable infrastructure as part of the vision laid out by Dubai’s leadership.
Commitment to Climate Resilience
This accomplishment aligns with the directives of Dubai’s leadership to develop an integrated and sustainable infrastructure that is among the most advanced in the world. It reflects the municipality’s dedication to proactively prepare the emirate for the impacts of climate variability. The certification also highlights the municipality’s role in ensuring safety and enhancing the quality of life for all residents and visitors.
Innovative and Comprehensive System
The international certification was awarded after Dubai Municipality successfully designed and implemented a comprehensive and innovative system that evaluates climate variables and their risks meticulously. This proactive capability enhances the efficiency of rainwater drainage systems, ensuring an effective response to current challenges and flexibility in adapting to future climate changes.
Remarks from Leadership
Eng. Adel Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Executive Director of the Waste and Drainage Department at Dubai Municipality, stated that this achievement represents a significant success in turning the leadership’s vision into tangible outcomes that positively impact the quality of life in the emirate. He emphasised the technical and organisational maturity of the rainwater drainage asset management system in Dubai, showcasing its extraordinary capacity to systematically manage climatic challenges.
Data-Driven Approaches
Al Marzouqi noted that adopting ISO 24566 supports operational efforts in crafting scientific methodologies to address climate change effects. The municipality relies on data-driven planning to elevate operational efficiency, ensuring the continuity and sustainability of services provided to residents at a high level of effectiveness.
Dubai Municipality’s achievement serves as a model for other entities globally, reinforcing the importance of integrating climate resilience into public infrastructure management.