Introduction Ground water is increasingly becoming critical in the emirate of Abu Dhabi because of its extensive use in agriculture, landscaping, and afforestation. The rulers emirate of Abu Dhabi, and private entities have invested a lot in agriculture to help ensure that the country is food secure. The success witnessed in agriculture and afforestation has come at a great cost in terms of the use of precious ground water. According to Shahid et al., ground water is largely a non-renewable resource, and if it is overused, it can easily be depleted within a very short time (84). Overuse also leads toa reduction in quality,y and the salinity of the water increases, making it undesirable both for domestic and agricultural use. A number of experts and environmental conservationists have already issued a warning about the possibility of the wells running dry in the near future and it is now time to act. The stakeholders must ensure that there is sustainability in the use of ground water. This paper focuses on the strategy that can be used to ensure that ground water in the emirate of Abu Dhabi is used sustainably. Importance of Ground Water Locally According to a report by World Bank, Abu Dhabi, and the United Arab Emirates, at large, has negligible clean water reserves (76). For a long time, the country relied on imported agricultural products to meet the needs of the local population. However, this changed when the stakeholders in the agricultural sector realized that ground water could be harvested and used to support agriculture. Ground water plays a critical role in supporting agriculture in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The local agricultural production does not rely on rain fall anymore. The locals rely on ground water to irrigate their crops, enhancing reliability in their production. This emirate is becoming a major source of agricultural products needed in the country. Environmental conservationists are also relying heavily on ground water in their afforestation efforts. Currently, the emirate has more trees than it has ever had in its recent history. Ground water is also used actively in landscaping. As Cahan notes, ground water has become very important in providing food security and making the emirate greener than it has ever been (44). Environmental Strategies through DPSIR Framework It is important to analyze the environmental strategies with the help of DPSIR framework. The following issues should be taken into consideration. Drive The driving force that makes ground water conservation so important is the fact that clean water sources are increasingly becoming scarce in Abu Dhabi. The country needs clean water both for domestic and industrial use. However, the available sources are becoming scarce, raising the issue of sustainability. Pressure The limited ground water reserves are put under great pressure by various stakeholders. Amery estimates that the current harvesting levels of ground water in Abu Dhabi are 25 times higher than the natural recharge (54). It means that if the current trends continue, the ground water reserves will soon run dry. State The current state of affairs is worrying. Although ground water is available for domestic and industrial use, the emerging trends where some people engag