Kayak 4 Conservation [Abu Dhabi]
Kayak through the mangroves of Abu Dhabi and fish out the trash you see.
About the Activity
The founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was a visionary leader who had a deep appreciation for nature and a strong commitment to protecting the environment. He believed that the natural beauty of the country was a valuable asset that needed to be preserved and cherished for future generations.
Did you know: Mangroves can store up to 4 times more carbon than tropical forests. By restoring mangroves to good health, we also restore our local biodiversity. Afterall, mangroves are home to bees, birds, turtles, rays, and fish.
Unfortunately, mangroves and their inhabitants are facing numerous challenges, one of which is litter. Let’s do our part to protect them!
Join Emirates Foundation's Takatof Social Volunteering Program’s exciting activity, in collaboration with Emirates Nature WWF and Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, to kayak through the mangrove forest to an island and learn about the cultural and ecological importance of mangroves, the threats they face and how we can work together to ensure their resilience. Contribute to research on the amount and type of single use plastics and other waste entering the marine environment throughout the year. Data is reported directly to the Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi to provide the researchers and policy makers with insights around the current situation, help them in making better decisions, and formulate new regulations and provide recommendations to leaders.
Who can participate?
No experience is necessary, although a reasonable level of fitness is required. Volunteers will need to be able to kayak several kilometers and carry bags of litter.
We welcome volunteers of all ages; However it is not suitable for babies and volunteers under 18 can only attend when accompanied adults.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
3 hours
Act now
Please prepare for this activity by attending the Masterclass: How we can Protect our Mangroves
Questions?
Please email us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at +971585323400
Which area of Impact does it contribute to?
We must sustain our mangroves, so they can sustain us.
With your help, we can achieve and surpass our objective to:
- Understand the source of plastic waste and analyse 2,000 kg of litter to support a policy on single-use plastics and help create a thriving circular economy in the UAE.
- Reduce plastic leakage into nature by 50% by 2030.
Join the mission to Lose the Litter.
Activity Sponsor
This volunteering activity is spearheaded by Emirates Foundation
Registration fee for non-members:
Date & Time
Sunday, 17 December 2023
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Coming soon
Thursday, 09 December 2021
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Closed event
Saturday, 16 October 2021
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Friday, 12 November 2021
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 29 January 2022
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 20 February 2022
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 12 March 2022
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 09 April 2022
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
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Sunday, 22 May 2022
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
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Sunday, 09 October 2022
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 11 December 2022
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 29 January 2023
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Closed event
Sunday, 19 March 2023
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration closed
Sunday, 17 September 2023
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Closed event
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
22 Reviews
Thanks to Emirates Nature WWF for organising this fun, productive and rewarding activity. it was an amazing morning, learned a lot of new and important information about mangroves and the role they play in absorbing carbon. We managed to collect rubbish from the beach, although it wasn't but the Leaders of Change done a grand job. Thanks to Emirates Nature WWF for putting this and other events together and as always thanks to Arabella who is very knowledgeable, approachable and answers all of our questions. Massive thanks Arabella and Emirate Nature WWF.
I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the "KAYAK 4 CONSERVATION [ABU DHABI]" event organized by Emirates Nature WWF, and I'm eager to share my enriching experience. Venturing into the mangroves for the first time was truly enlightening. The comprehensive guidance and support from the professional ENWWF team, particularly Arabella, made it a unique and insightful journey from start to end. Despite initial fears of water and personal concerns regarding my inability to swim, let alone kayak on my own, their encouragement transformed my perspective. The exhilarating experience of kayaking, one that I had never encountered before, not only boosted my confidence but also ignited a newfound appreciation for the importance of plant and ocean life. It was a humbling reminder of the challenges that marine life faces, further motivating me to understand and contribute towards their conservation.
I had a great Sunday morning in this beautiful and natural environment. Arabella is approachable and enthusiast : she nicely drives the group while sharing her passion for nature, making each of us more conscious of the privilege to be part of this mission. The overall organization is a "freedom in a frame" concept : leaving us enough freedom to enjoy the moment, and a defined frame to help us measure our contribution to nature. I appreciate that!
This was not only a big fun and a beautiful Sunday spent in the nature, but also lots of hard work which made you feel so happy, useful, satisfied, and fulfilled at the end of the day... I love any such opportunity when we can help our mother nature. This was another great event, well organized and in addition to that, at a marvelous place. Be ready to get wet and dirty though :).
Please note that events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to updated safety guidelines from the government. We will try our best to keep you informed of any changes as early as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.