The fifth edition of Environment 2009 Exhibition & Conference will feature 256 exhibitors from 28 countries showcasing a range of water, waste and air quality management solutions.

Germany, France, The UK, Italy, Switzerland and China will host national pavilions at the event at which over 10,000 visitors from more than 25 countries are expected. The show takes place from January 19 to 21 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).

The exhibitor profile at the event also includes pollution treatment and recycling, energy, protection of natural and cultural resources, risk prevention and management, sustainable development, regulation, audit and consultancy, training and education, among other areas.
 
The event is organised by Reed Exhibitions Middle East in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Environment & Water (MoEW). Other key supporters of the event include the UAE Ministry of Interior; the UAE Ministry of Energy; the Supreme Petroleum Council; the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi; Estidama and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme).

A conference on 'Sustainable Management for Coastal Zones' will also be held at Environment 2009 on January 20 and 21.

Seminars on environmental challenges, studies and innovations will also take place during the three days expo.  

“We believe the Environment Exhibition & Conference will present comprehensive solutions to the most pressing environmental concerns confronting the Middle East region,” said Frederic Theux, president of Reed Exhibitions Middle East.-TradeArabia News Service