Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects

This Federal Decree confers powers and obligations on Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (“the Ministry”) and the local authorities in the UAE to manage greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate neutrality, and strengthen adaptation. The Decree also sets out the obligations of public and private legal persons to reduce and measure emissions, with penalties for non-compliance. 

For mitigation, the Decree mandates that the Cabinet determine annual targets for emission reduction for all sectors, while local authorities shall develop the plans and procedures for each sector to achieve the target. For adaptation, the Ministry shall issue a resolution regarding the development of adaptation plans, while local authorities shall develop and implement adaptation plans. 

The Decree also contains provisions on contributing to climate science and research; international cooperation mechanisms; carbon offsetting mechanisms including establishing the National Carbon Credit Registry; approving and periodically reviewing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); and preparing international reports. The law will come into effect on 30 May 2025.


UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects

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This Federal Decree confers powers and obligations on Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (“the Ministry”) and the local authorities in the UAE to manage greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate neutrality, and strengthen adaptation. The Decree also sets out the obligations of public and private legal persons to reduce and measure emissions, with penalties for non-compliance.
For mitigation, the Decree mandates that the Cabinet determine annual targets for emission reduction for all sectors, while local authorities shall develop the plans and procedures for each sector to achieve the target. For adaptation, the Ministry shall issue a resolution regarding the development of adaptation plans, while local authorities shall develop and implement adaptation plans.
The Decree also contains provisions on contributing to climate science and research; international cooperation mechanisms; carbon offsetting mechanisms including establishing the National Carbon Credit Registry; approving and periodically reviewing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); and preparing international reports. The law will come into effect on 30 May 2025.

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An aim to achieve a quantifiable outcome within a given time-frame, set by an institution such as a national government.

Policy instruments are techniques or tools used by governing authorities to promote certain policies in order to achieve predetermined goals. Put simply, instruments are how a government tries to achieve its goals, with this taxonomy being focused on national policy instruments.

Risk is the potential for adverse consequences resulting from the dynamic interplay between (climate-related) hazards, exposure, and vulnerability of affected human or ecological systems.

Groups  of people who are adversely affected by climate change or the response to it

A set of principles, processes, and practices that build economic and political power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy.

Renewable energy means all forms of energy produced from renewable sources in a sustainable manner.

Fossil fuel is a generic term for non-renewable energy sources such as coal, fossil gas, and oil (including crude oil, and petroleum products), that can be used for electricity and heat generation. Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons formed from pressurised and heated organic material buried over millions of years.

Molecules in the atmosphere that play a key role in the greenhouse effect by trapping heat radiating from Earth’s surface.

Area of the economy in which actors engage in identical or related activities.

In human systems, the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate change and its effects, in order to moderate harm, increase resilience or exploit beneficial opportunities. In natural systems, the process of adjustment to actual climate change and its effects; human intervention may facilitate adjustment to expected climate change and its effects.

The management and allocation of funds, assets and investments to meet various objectives

A long-lived, colourless gas, chiefly emitted from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and cement production.

Tradable permits are market-based tools that grant permission for specific activities, frequently used to regulate emissions. These permits can be issued within a trading system to manage environmental impacts.

Either money or something of monetary value is transferred between two or more organisations, people or countries.

Actions or measures to adapt terrestrial systems to climate change.

Conditions that enhance the feasibility of adaptation options. Enabling conditions include finance, technological innovation, strengthening policy instruments, institutional capacity, multi-level governance and changes in human behaviour and lifestyles.

An integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, that enables individuals, communities, governments, businesses and others to take timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events.

Actions to adapt human health, healthcare systems and well-being to climate change.

Air pollution involves harmful contaminants in the air, affecting both indoor and outdoor environments. It can lead to health issues like respiratory diseases and heart problems, and climate impacts such as global warming. Pollutants can damage plants, trees, habitats, and water bodies like rivers and lakes.

The activities of industries involved in the production, distribution, and sale of energy, including electricity, gas, and renewables.

Financial support to help individuals manage the effects of unexpected events, securing their livelihoods and increasing the resilience of people and businesses to the changing climate. It’s especially vital in developing regions where everyday risks, climate-related weather extremes, or crop failures can push people into poverty. Without insurance, people may have to resort to selling assets or cutting consumption to cope with losses.

Activities that relate to the production of goods and services from forests.

A potent, short-lived greehouse gas, largely released from livestock, fossil fuel extraction and waste management.

The release of heat-trapping gases, primarily from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, agriculture and industry.

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