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Dubai, Abu Dhabi among world’s top 10 sustainable cities
The UAE’s cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the world’s top 10 sustainable cities in accordance to a recent Uswitch report on the world’s most sustainable cities.
A variety of ranking factors were considered to compile the report, including crime rates, affordability of property, traffic levels (including commute time, CO2 emission and inefficiencies of traffic system), pollution levels (air, water and smaller types), use of renewable energy. All figures were collated from Nomad and Numbeo data, and were correct as of 19 April 2021.
Dubai occupied the fourth position on the Uswitch index with a score of 375, while Abu Dhabi ranked number 9 with a score of 357.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only Arab cities among the world’s top 10 sustainable cities.
The list also included Muscat – the capital of Oman – in the 16th position with a score of 335 and Doha – the capital of Qatar – in the 29th position with a score of 314.
Australia’s Canberra ranked number 1 as an incredible 88.6% of Canberra’s transport infrastructure is green, with a vast network of public transport options meaning a person can get almost anywhere without a car.
The city also runs a ride-sharing service, encouraging people to travel as groups and cut back on solo driving.
Not only does the city provide an excellent public transport service, it also offers 48% of its energy in sustainable ways, while only scoring 13.89 on the pollution index.
Australia’s capital relies heavily on solar power and nearby wind farms, while also ensuring an incredible 94% of its residents have internet access to make this one connected city.
Another place getting people around in a green way is Zurich (88.8%). The Switzerland city – which occupied the 10th position on the index – is a biker’s haven, with dedicated bike lanes and car-free roads surrounding the city centre. Walking is also a great way to get around, with cars very much seen as unnecessary by most of its residents.
Madrid comes in second place, scoring highly for energy (77.3%) and transport (82%), with Brisbane completing the top three. Australian cities in general perform well, with excellent solar power bidding farewell to energy options of the past.
Meanwhile, Cairo came at the tail of the list with a score of 142, while Amman recorded a score of 115 and Jeddah at a score of 71.
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