Abu Dhabi Environment issues a decision regarding managing soil pollution risks

Abu Dhabi/WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi issued a decision regarding the assessment and management of risks resulting from soil pollution in the emirate, which aims to regulate the procedures for assessing and managing risks related to soil pollution in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and clarifies the mechanism for taking corrective measures to ensure sound environmental management practices. The decision was prepared in accordance with the provisions of Law No. (16) of 2005 regarding the reorganization of the Authority and its amendments, which gives it the authority to issue regulations, systems and executive decisions of the law, in a way that ensures the fight against pollution and the preservation of the quality and safety of air, water, soil and natural resources, and their optimal exploitation to protect humans and the environment. The Authority coordinated