Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), issued Resolution No. (8) of 2023 regarding the invasive marine species policy in Abu Dhabi.
The policy seeks to enhance knowledge of the threat posed by invasive marine species in the emirate, and to respond by managing the path of these species to protect and preserve the environment, the economy, and the health and well-being of communities.
The policy stipulates that EAD, in coordination with the relevant authorities, will follow up on the tools contained in the policy and implement them according to the specified timeline. Invasive marine species pose a serious threat to global biodiversity, economies and human health.
The UAE National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan (NISSAP) 2022-2026 defines the national framework for understanding the potential threats they pose.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) will respond in cooperation with the competent authorities responsible for implementing the measures specified in the strategy at the emirate level. This five-year policy determines the implementation direction of the strategy and action plan in Abu Dhabi.
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