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

‘In this era defined by unprecedented environmental challenges, it is essential to understand the legal and policy frameworks that underpin the region’s conservation efforts. This book, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Law and Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Region, sheds light on the latest legal landscapes that shape the future of our invaluable biological, natural, and cultural heritage. It is the culmination of a combined effort from legal academics and professionals to raise awareness, inform and provide reflections on how MENA countries can advance strategies, policies, and legislation in a region rich in biological diversity.’ Patricia Kameri-Mbote, SC, Director, Law Division, United Nations Environment Programme‘Drs. Olawuyi and Fahkri have assembled an outstanding, comprehensive, and timely contribution to the scholarly literature on biodiversity and nature conservation law and policy in the MENA region. Drawing on the expertise of exceptional scholars from around the MENA region, this book effectively responds to the growing interest in and demand for legal analysis of biodiversity and nature conservation initiatives. It is an essential desk reference for scholars, practitioners, and students in this field. With its valuable case study approach, it could also be used as a supplementary text in biodiversity or natural resources law courses in law schools in the MENA region and around the world.’ Randall S. Abate, Assistant Dean for Environmental Law Studies, The George Washington University Law School, United States of America

Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN is Professor and UNESCO Chair of Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) College of Law, Doha, Qatar. He is also the Director of the Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development at the 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 (ASSELLMU).

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 (ASSELLMU).