Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects
The UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects entered into force on 30 May 2025. It requires public and private entities, including those in free zones, to measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep records for at least five years, and provides for a National Carbon Credit Registry and fines of AED 50,000 to AED 2 million.
Legal reference Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects (issued 28 Aug 2024)
Checked against Grantham Research Institute — Climate Change Laws of the World · 4 Oct 2026