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Decarbonizing the emirates: A roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050 in the UAE
Roghayeh Yousef1,2, Niall Mac Dowell1,2
1Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, London SW7 1NE, UK.
Iscience
|January 16, 2026
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) explores carbon neutrality pathways for energy exporters. Key strategies include prioritizing domestic biomass and direct air capture (DAC) for sustainable energy transitions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Energy Policy
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a major global energy exporter facing a transition to sustainable practices.
- Limited research exists on the carbon neutrality pathways for net-exporter nations, unlike net-importer countries.
- The study addresses the specific challenges and opportunities for the UAE in achieving carbon neutrality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the UAE's transition toward carbon neutrality across key sectors: power, industrial, and transport.
- To identify socially and economically viable pathways for energy net-exporter countries.
- To highlight the importance of specific technologies and domestic resources in the transition.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of carbon neutrality strategies within the power, industrial, and transport sectors of the UAE.
- Evaluation of technology deployment variations and their impact on sustainability.
- Assessment of the role of domestic biomass and direct air capture (DAC) technologies.
Main Results:
- Significant variations in technology deployment are identified across different sectors.
- Prioritizing domestic biomass and investing in direct air capture (DAC) are highlighted as crucial for the UAE's transition.
- The study underscores the need for tailored strategies for energy net-exporter countries.
Conclusions:
- The UAE's transition to carbon neutrality requires sector-specific approaches and strategic technology investments.
- Collaborative efforts are essential for advancing sustainable energy practices globally.
- The findings offer insights for other energy-exporting nations aiming for carbon neutrality.
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