Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification

The Cabinet,– Having reviewed the Constitution; and– Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and Capacities of Ministers, and its amendments thereof; and– Based upon the proposal submitted by the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and the Cabinet’s approval,Has resolved as follows:  Article (1) Definitions In application of the provisions

In application of the provisions of this Resolution, the words and expressions set forth herein shall bear the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context otherwise requires: State: United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Provides guidelines for environmental conservation, pollution control and impact assessments.

We Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates,− Pursuant to the provisions of the interim constitution,− And the federal law number (1) of the year 1972 concerning the function of ministries and the powers of the ministers and the laws issued in amendment thereof,− The federal law number (5) of the