Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has revealed plans to send a number of its employees on a special expedition to the Amazon Rainforest.
The trip, scheduled for May 2016, will see DEWA staff members travel to Peru in a bid to raise awareness about environmental issues.
The Amazon Rainforest excursion follows the success of DEWA’s Antarctica journey, which was conducted as part of the 2041 International Antarctic Expedition initiative.
Commenting on DEWA’s Peruvian adventure, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of the authority, said: “DEWA takes priority in contributing positively towards the effects of climate change and is fully committed to developing their employees and broadening their staff knowledge on the topic.
“Sustainability is a major part of DEWA’s government and public identity. Staff enthusiasm to participate in this expedition reflects their commitment as ambassadors to environmental issues and their desire to raise awareness on the importance of preserving our natural resources for generations to come,” HE Al Tayer added.
The expedition will run for 12 days and will focus on Peru’s desert coast, cloud forests, and the Andes and lowland rainforest.
On their return, participating DEWA employees will liaise with the authority’s existing ‘climate change champions’ and other staff members to share the knowledge gained during the expedition.
