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Given the increasing demand for natural gas, the UAE addresses the shortfall in domestic gas supply by importing around 30% of its domestic gas demand from Qatar through the Dolphin Energy Project, which is also helping to support the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 by being a reliable supplier of clean energy

Part of the Masdar initiative is Masdar City, the world’s first carbon neutral, zero waste city completely powered by renewable energy. Masdar City will become a blueprint for cities around the world striving for sustainability and intends to attract international businesses, academics, entrepreneurs and advocates. Eventually growing to over 50,000 residents, Masdar City will test the boundaries of current and future thinking in sustainable design.

Some GREs (Government-related entities), such as Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), are strategically important companies and important sources of fiscal revenue. In 2006, Mubadala Development Company established Masdar to develop renewable energy and sustainable technology industries. (...)

Each emirate has an independent transport policy. The Department of Transport (DoT) is responsible for all transport-related matters, including transport policy and development in Abu Dhabi. In Dubai, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority regulates road and maritime transport, while the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and Dubai Airports regulate air transport in the emirate. The DCAA, which was formed in 2007, is responsible for inter alia: (...) implementing environmental policies and consumer protection legislation within the emirate. (...)

Certain economic activities are reserved for UAE nationals, including hunting and forestry-related services; fishing services; and natural resources, including oil and gas, electricity, water treatment and distribution

The Government of the UAE seeks to attain sustainable development through the implementation of UAE Vision 2021. [8] (...)

[8] UAE online information, "UAE Vision 2021". Viewed at: http://www.vision2021.ae/en/our-vision [November 2015].

Since 2007, the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) has been responsible for developing agricultural policies in the emirate and the Abu Dhabi Farmers' Services Centre (ADFSC) is responsible for implementing the policy. Under the Agriculture and Food Safety Policy of 2012 policies for agricultural production are focused on: efficient use of land and water; assistance to producers to ensure environmental and economically sustainable production; and improving animal and plant health, including through protection of genetic resources. The policy also sets out, in general terms, common agricultural policies for research and development, social support, control of inputs, animal welfare, extension and training services, and compliance measures.

Exports of endangered fish and wildlife species are prohibited or restricted on environmental grounds, and to ensure compliance with international treaties and conventions, such as CITES

The main domestic legislation on import prohibitions is Law No. 13 of 2007 regarding Commodities that are Subject to Import and Export Control Procedures, as amended. Under this law imports may be prohibited on grounds of public safety, public health, environment, natural resources, and national security or for reasons related to the UAE foreign policy. (...)

In addition to the production of fish and other seafood products, the focus of aquaculture is to support the rebuilding of wild stocks and the long-term future of fish capture. In 1984 the Marine Environment Research Department (MERD) was established in Umm al-Quwain which, inter alia, produces fingerlings of local species for release into coastal waters under sponsored governmental policy.