Environmental ethics in Islamic law is a well-established value and moral framework that guides human behavior towards nature and its resources. It is based on the principle of stewardship, which states that humans are responsible for building and preserving the earth, not depleting or damaging it. The current study aimed to identify the reflection of environmental ethics on the UAE's national strategies in the field of sustainable development. It used a qualitative approach based on previous studies and concluded with several findings, the most important of which are: The integration of Islamic values with national visions makes the UAE experience a unique model for sustainable development, where ethical principles are embodied in practical policies and practices capable of addressing global environmental challenges and building a future more in harmony with nature.
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