Entities responsible for environmental matters
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is the federal authority for environmental planning and action in the UAE. 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. The action plans of the ministry emerge from its vision to ensure sustainable environment for life.
The ministry launched National Climate Change Plan of the UAE 2017–2050 (PDF, 3 MB) which serves as a roadmap to bolster nationwide actions for climate mitigation. Through this plan, the UAE will further strive to be at the frontline of global efforts to prove that climate action can go hand in hand with continuous economic development. The document serves as a complementary plan of action that specifically addresses climate change.
View the initiatives of Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
Other entities
In addition to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, there is a competent authority for environmental protection in each emirate. They are:
Updated on:
26 Aug 2026
