183-7 Federal Law No. (24) for Protection and Development of the Environment

Summary

This law aims to ensure the protection and conservation of the quality and natural balance of the environment as well as to control all forms of pollution and avoid any immediate or long-term harmful effects resulting from economic, agricultural and industrial developments.

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Issuer

United Arab Emirates

Year

1999

Region

Middle East

Issuer (type)

Presidential Palace of Abu Dhabi (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Transportation & Warehousing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals