NYU Abu Dhabi Associate Professor of Biology John Burt edited and published a first-of-its-kind, open-access book titled A Natural History of the Emirates. With over 20 contributing authors from leading universities and major institutions including Emirates Nature-WWF and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the unusual environmental setting of the UAE.
Unveiling the Unique Environmental Setting
The book offers a comprehensive overview of the UAE’s unusual environmental setting, highlighting the importance of understanding its distinctive nature and natural history as the nation rapidly evolves into a successful, modern nation.
Diverse Flora and Fauna
Delving into the diverse flora and fauna found in the UAE, the book showcases a surprisingly wide array of species that call the Emirates their home, emphasizing their resilience and adaptability to the arid region.
Human Interactions and Future Initiatives
The book explores human interactions with the environment in a rapidly developing nation, proposing initiatives to ensure the protection of unique natural assets into the future, including a forward-looking chapter titled “The Emirates at 2050”.
Free Access and Enhanced Conservation
Digital copies of the open-source book are available free-of-charge, breaking down financial barriers to learning and providing a unique and comprehensive resource for students, teachers, and wider communities.
In summary, the book “A Natural History of the Emirates” provides a comprehensive overview of the UAE’s environmental setting, showcasing its diverse flora and fauna, proposing initiatives for future conservation, and offering free access to a unique resource for students, teachers, and wider communities.
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