Policy coverage:

General
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Electricity and heat
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Industry
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Buildings
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Land transport
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Agriculture and forestry
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good

Policy matrix and sectoral coverage

The matrix below provides an overview of what constitutes comprehensive climate policy coverage (details are provided here). The options were identified based on policies that are generally agreed to contribute to emissions reductions (IPCC, 2014), represent sector-level example policies, which have been successful in specific contexts (UNFCCC, 2018; UNEP, 2019), or are expected to result in sufficient sectoral transformation to achieve emissions reductions (Mitchell et al., 2011; GEA, 2012; OECD/IEA and IRENA, 2017; IEA, 2018, 2019). For a complete list of climate policies in this country, see the table at the bottom of the page.

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At least one policy in force
No policy in force
Not applicable
Policy option Related policies Change activity Energy efficiency Renewables Other low carbon Non-energy
Support for highly efficient power plant stock

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Energy reduction obligation schemes

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Renewable energy target for electricity sector

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Support scheme for renewables

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Grid infrastructure development and electricity storage

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Coal and oil phase-out policies
Support scheme for CCS
Support for non-renewable low-carbon alternatives
Overarching carbon pricing scheme

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Energy and other taxes
Policy option Related policies Change activity Energy efficiency Renewables Other low carbon Non-energy
Strategy for material efficiency

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Support for energy efficiency in industrial production

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Energy reporting and audits

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Performance and equipment standards

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Support scheme for renewables

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Support scheme for CCS
Support scheme for fuel switch

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Carbon dioxide removal technology development

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce CH4 from fuel exploration and production

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce landfill CH4

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce N2O from industrial processes

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce F-gases

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Overarching carbon pricing scheme or emissions limit

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Energy and other taxes

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Policy option Related policies Change activity Energy efficiency Renewables Other low carbon Non-energy
Urban planning strategies

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Building codes and standards as well as support for highly efficient construction
Performance and equipment standards as well as support for highly efficient appliances
Support scheme for heating and cooling

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Support scheme for hot water and cooking

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Energy and other taxes

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Policy option Related policies Change activity Energy efficiency Renewables Other low carbon Non-energy
Urban planning and infrastructure investment
Energy/emissions performance standards or support for energy efficient light-duty vehicles

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Energy/emissions performance standards or support for energy efficient heavy-duty vehicles

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Support scheme for biofuels

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Support for modal share switch
Support for low-emissions land transportation

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Tax on fuel and/or emissions
Policy option Related policies Change activity Energy efficiency Renewables Other low carbon Non-energy
Standards and support for sustainable agricultural practices and use of agricultural products

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce CO2 emissions from agriculture

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce CH4 emissions from agriculture

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce N2O emissions from agriculture

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Incentives to reduce deforestation and enhance afforestation and reforestation

Country has not adopted this policy option.

Sustainability standards for biomass use

Country has not adopted this policy option.

List of climate policies in United Arab Emirates

Policy name Sector Policy type Decision date
The United Arab Emirates' First Long-Term Strategy United Arab Emirates (2024) 2024
National Hydrogen Strategy United Arab Emirates (2023) 2023
Nationally Determined Contribution - NDC United Arab Emirates (2023) 2023
Nationally Determined Contribution - NDC United Arab Emirates (2022) 2022
Net Zero by 2050 pathway United Arab Emirates (2022) 2022
Sustainable Finance Framework United Arab Emirates (2021) 2021
National Water and Energy Demand Management Programme United Arab Emirates (2021) 2021

United Arab Emirates policies

Distribution across mitigation areas

19
11
9
19
20