Hatching Hope

In February 2024, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi recorded the first green turtle nest  in the Al Dhafra region. The nest was discovered during the annual survey of sea turtles as part of the Marine Environment Monitoring and Assessment Programme. This unique event  will be recorded in both UAE and regional GCC records.

Green Turtles are classified as endangered by the IUCN so this rare discovery in a new location is an optimistic sign of a healthy marine ecosystem. The Climate tribe joins with the UAE to cheer each turtle hatchling.

This award-winning photograph is from the ninth season, “Water,” of the Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Rashid al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) Archive. The Climate Tribe has partnered with HIPA, leveraging the power of photography to inspire global awareness of sustainability and advance climate action. The first collaboration under this partnership is the COP28 Photography Competition, which is currently in the judging and verification process. Winners to be announced!