All about the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in the UAE
The threat and danger of climate change are some of the biggest challenges that the world is facing today. In the past 50 years, the once barren desert landscape has been transformed into one of the most well-developed regions in the world. However, such rapid development brings with it the looming threat of climate change and environmental damage. This is why the UAE has taken proactive measures in the past few years to address the country’s environmental accountability, including the creation of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, also known as MOCCAE UAE.
Here is all you need to know about the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment UAE.
INCEPTION OF THE MOCCAE UAE
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment came into existence in 2016, when the UAE government expanded the role of the Ministry of Environment and Water to also take care of matters related to local and international climate change.
The primary aim of MOCCAE UAE is to design and adapt sustainable environmental policies to combat climate change and preserve the environment as much as possible.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These are the core responsibilities of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment UAE:
- Developing policies and strategies related to the environment, agriculture, fisheries and animal husbandry
- Increasing the contribution of these sectors to the GDP of the UAE
- Promoting environmental protection and sustainable use of vital resources
- Enhancing production quality for agriculture, livestock and fisheries
- Setting up labs and research centres to further the ministry’s objectives
- Devising legislation and planning for mitigating the impact of climate change
- Monitoring climate change at regional and global levels.
VISION AND MISSION
The MOCCAE UAE also has a set of values that it adheres to, which are:
- Happiness
- Innovation
- Integration
- Pioneering
The ministry has sustainable environmental development as its main vision and aims to work with all its partners to protect the environment and invest its resources smartly to ensure their sustainability.
STRATEGIC GOALS
These are the strategic goals that the ministry is working towards earnestly:
- Leading the country towards a green economy
- Sustainability of the country’s ecosystems
- Promoting food diversity and sustainability
- Prioritising economic development to reduce impact of climate change
- Introducing and imposing environmental legislation
The MOCCAE UAE works hand-in-hand with other ministries of the UAE, as well as local and international stakeholders to ensure sustainable environmental growth and development.
SERVICES OF THE MOCCAE UAE
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has a wide array of services that are designed to help people involved in any of the environmental, agricultural, animal husbandry, fisheries or livestock businesses to carry out safe and sustainable practices. The services are divided into certain categories, each having their own set of services.
- Activity & Professional Licensing
- Agriculture Activities
- Animal Wealth Activities
- Fishery Activities
- Agriculture & Veterinary Professions
- Export & Import Services
- Fertilisers, Pesticides & Pheromones
- Veterinary Products & Instruments
- Hazardous Waste
- Animals & Birds
- Animal Feed, Products & Waste
- Phytosanitary & Veterinary Certificates
- Plants & Agriculture Products
- Aquaculture & Fishing Equipment
- Registration & Accreditation
- Slaughterhouse
- Fertilisers, Pesticides & Pheromones
- Veterinary Products
- Food Establishments for Export
- Fishermen, Farmers & Animal Breeders Services
- Fishermen Services
- Farmers Services
- Animal Breeders Services
- Cites
- Certificates
- Falcon Passports & Identification Rings
- Registration, Transfer, Cancellation of Cites Properties
MOCCAE UAE SERVICE CENTRES
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment UAE has more than 50 locations all over the UAE, which provide the aforementioned services and also provide customer services to people who have any queries or need help with any of their services. We have mentioned one service centre, or happiness centre, from each emirate.
CUSTOMER HAPPINESS CENTRE – ABU DHABI
- Location: Cargo Village, Abu Dhabi Airport
- Contact: 800-3050
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 07:30 am – 02:30 pm
CUSTOMER HAPPINESS CENTRE – DUBAI
- Location: Ruwayyah Area, Al Ain Road
- Contact: 800-3050
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 07:30 am – 02:30 pm
SHARJAH AIRPORT CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY QUARANTINE
- Location: Cargo Village, Sharjah Airport
- Contact: 800-3050
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 07:30 am – 02:30 pm
AJMAN CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY EXTENSION
- Location: Al Hemedeya Area
- Contact: 800-3050
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 06:00 am – 01:00 pm (agricultural), 06:00 am – 02:00 pm (veterinary)
RAS AL KHAIMAH AIRPORT CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY QUARANTINE
- Location: Ras Al Khaimah Airport
- Contact: 800-3050
- Opening hours: Daily 07:00 am – 02:00 pm
FALAJ AL MU’ALLA CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY EXTENSION
- Location: Falaj Al Mu’alla Area
- Contact: 800-3050
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 06:00 am – 01:00 pm (agricultural), 06:00 am – 02:00 pm (veterinary)
DHADNA CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY EXTENSION
- Location: Dhadna Area
- Contact: 800-3050
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 06:00 am – 01:00 pm (agricultural), 06:00 am – 02:00 pm (veterinary)
This concludes our blog on the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. You can also read up on the UAE Ministry of Education guide, as well as the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) for a better understanding of the various government bodies in the UAE.
