Environment and the government agenda: who does what in Dubai and the UAE

How environmental responsibility is organised

1. 1

   Start with the federal authority

   Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is the federal authority for environmental planning and action in the UAE. The action plans of the ministry emerge from its vision to ensure sustainable environment for life.

2. 2

   Know what the ministry works on

   In collaboration with the competent local authorities concerned with environment, it works on developing environmental programmes and initiatives that aim to contribute to the sustainability of water, enhance food security, raise the rates of bio-security and enhance environmental security.

3. 3

   Find your local authority

   In addition to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, there is a competent authority for environmental protection in each emirate. If you live in Dubai, that authority is Dubai Municipality.

4. 4

   The full list of emirate-level bodies

   They are: Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, Dubai Municipality, Environment & Protected Areas Authority - Sharjah, Ajman Municipality, Umm Al Quwain Municipality, Environment Protection and Development Authority - Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah Municipality.

5. 5

   Look out for awareness campaigns

   Environmental awareness aims at developing the culture of the society regarding environment and promoting environmental behaviour of individuals, which helps to conserve and properly manage natural resources. The bodies concerned with the environment protection organise educational campaigns at the emirate or federal level in coordination with the respective federal agency.

6. 6

   If you have school-age children

   Ministry of Education has been keen to incorporate the environmental dimension in school curricula of all stages, by addressing the environmental issues that affect student's environment, in order to open the way for discussion on sustainable solutions.

7. 7

   Check current details at the source

   The quotes above do not state any fees, deadlines or application timeframes for dealing with these bodies. Any current amounts or processing times must be checked on the authority's website before you rely on them.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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