Minister for the Environment and Water, …
Having examined Federal Decree-Law No. 1 of 1972 on the Competencies of the Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, and its amending laws,
and Federal Decree-Law No. (24) of 1999 on the protection and development of the environment,
And pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. (21) of 2009 concerning the organisational structure of the Ministry of Environment and Water and its amendments, Pursuant to Decision No. (1/1 Kh/1) of the Ministerial Council for Services for the year 2012, Session No. (1), concerning the rationalisation of water and energy consumption in government buildings – green initiatives,
With the aim of enhancing environmental security in the State and protecting Natural Resources from depletion, so as to ensure their sustainability for present and future generations,
In accordance with the requirements of the public interest.
Has decided:—
Government Entities must work to reduce the carbon footprint generated by their buildings, in accordance with the following: