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Module that assesses and reports on the condition of the environment as well as trends and emerging issues. It
1 is to serve a variety of purposes such as:

Informing policy makers on the development of new policies to improve the state of the environment
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Informing land and environmental managers, such as local governments, water authorities and
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others, to assist the development of appropriate management responses
9-12 December, 2013 Geographical scope
Informing environmental education programs; and providing easily understood and accessible
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information to the wider community about the state and condition of Abu Dhabi emirate’s
environment.

Figure 5 Location of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Overview map of Abu Dhabi Emirate
Source: National Maps of the United Arab Emirates 2003, Abu Dhabi Marine Atlas 2003

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