Abu Dhabi Justice Department discusses legal framework to protect environment, combat climate change

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Abu Dhabi [United Arab Emirates]May 3 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi Ministry of JusticeDepend on Abu Dhabi The Judicial Academy organized a series of seminars and workshops on national and international human rights legal frameworks for protecting and sustaining the Preparing for the party United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).
Youssef Saeed Al Abri Counselor, Deputy Secretary of State Abu Dhabi Ministry of Justiceemphasized Ministry of Justice To support the government’s goals of sustainable development and to implement the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in the Presidency and Chairman of the Presidency Abu Dhabi Ministry of Justice (ADJD), to effectively address challenges and deliver innovative solutions by continuing to support the creation of groundbreaking legal and judicial systems.
Counselor Youssef Al-Abri explained that these seminars and workshops were an important opportunity to highlight the role of human rights in protecting the environment and addressing climate change, emphasizing that human rights-based climate action is fundamental to ensuring a sustainable future, especially as the the measures taken United Arab Emirates Confronting environmental and climate challenges and fulfilling international commitments in this regard.

In addition, participants at workshops held in March and April 2023 discussed the country’s efforts to promote human rights in the area of ​​climate action, the role of individuals, the state and the judiciary in addressing climate change and its implications, and The critical role of civil society in spreading awareness of the importance of protecting against climate change. environment, realize sustainable green development, and protect people’s right to live in a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Speakers discussed the important role that judicial authorities can play in upholding justice and protecting rights in this area, especially given that climate change has become a serious threat, especially in the worst-affected regions suffering from severe droughts, floods and storm.
They emphasized the need to effectively protect human rights in these areas and provide the necessary resources to underpin the sustainability of development.
Speakers also highlighted the legal, judicial and administrative framework for institutional environmental auditing to monitor phenomena and assess the impact of protecting, developing and maintaining project ecosystems, and to protect biodiversity as a tool for environmental protection in accordance with relevant legislation and national and international jurisprudence ruling. (ANI/WAM)