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flag The UAE enacted new environmental laws in January 2026 to ban endangered species trade, boost biodiversity, and strengthen food security.

flag The UAE has enacted new federal laws in January 2026 to strengthen biodiversity protection, regulate international trade in plants and animals, and enhance food security. flag Replacing outdated regulations from 2002 and 1979, the updated framework aligns with global standards like CITES, expands enforcement powers for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and imposes penalties of up to AED 2 million and up to four years in prison for violations. flag The laws ban the import, export, and transit of endangered species across all UAE borders, including free zones, and grant authorities the right to seize and dispose of illegal specimens. flag New measures also support agricultural innovation by protecting plant varieties and modernize veterinary quarantine with science-based import controls. flag The reforms aim to combat wildlife trafficking, safeguard public health, and position the UAE as a leader in environmental governance.

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