We, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates,
− Having reviewed the Constitution; and
− Federal Law No. 1 of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended; and
− Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, Promulgating the Penal Code, as amended; and
− Based on the proposal submitted by the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Cabinet’s approval,
Hereby decree as follows:
For the purpose of applying the provisions of the present Decree-Law, the following words and expressions shall bear the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context requires otherwise:
The State: The United Arab Emirates.
The Ministry: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
The Minister: The Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
Entity Concerned: Any federal or local government entity concerned with the application of the provisions of the present Decree-Law.
Competent Authority: The local authorities concerned in each emirate, including free zones.
Climate Change: A change of climate wh...