Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Law and Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Region

This book offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of the guiding principles and rules relating to biodiversity, nature conservation, and the protection of cultural heritage in the MENA region. The book introduces readers to the applicable legislation, institutions, and rules underpinning the design, approval, financing, and implementation of biodiversity and nature-based solutions across the MENA region. It also explores larger questions on legal and institutional frameworks that can help address broader issues of fragmentation, gender inequality, inadequate stakeholder engagement, lack of transparency, limited access to environmental information, and lack of comprehensive domestic legislation, all of which stifle the nexus and integrated implementation of biodiversity and nature conservation treaties and the equitable sharing of the benefits derived from biodiversity and nature in the region. Written in a user-friendly style, the book closes with recommendations and reflections on legal and regulatory innovations. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Damilola S. Olawuyi is a Professor and UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at Hamad Bin Khalifa University College of Law, Doha, Qatar. He is also the Director of the Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development at Afe Babalola University, Nigeria. Professor Olawuyi is an independent expert on the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights and Chair of the Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in Middle East and North African Universities.

Riyad Fakhri is Professor of Law and Director of the Research Laboratory in Business Law at Hassan 1st University, Settat, Morocco. He is Vice-Chair of the Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in Middle East and North African Universities.