Have you wondered why Abu Dhabi's landmarks are lit up in green?

Abu Dhabi's most prominent landmarks have been lit up in green this week to coincide with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016, ADSW, a global platform that addresses the interconnected challenges that affect the widespread acceleration and adoption of sustainable development and clean energy.

It is the largest gathering on sustainability in the history of the Middle East, and encourages actionable outcomes to carve a pathway toward sustainability worldwide. ADSW has welcomed participants from 170 countries worldwide.

Buildings going green in the capital to celebrate the occasion include the Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s, Adnoc, new building, and the Capital Gate at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, Adnec, where the events of ADSW are being hosted.

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