Published Online:April 2026
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Law Review
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IUPLR030426
DOI:10.71329/IUPLR/2026.16.2.37-47
Author Name:Osayd Awawda, Mariam Jamal and Abeer Al-Maliki
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Subject/Domain:Law
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Pages:37-47
The paper investigates the legal framework governing the protection of endangered plant species in the State of Qatar, emphasizing the gaps and suggesting improvements to the existing environmental legislation. The objective is to identify the legal mechanisms that can enhance biodiversity conservation, particularly within Qatar’s arid ecosystem, which harbors several unique plant species that are under increasing threat from human activity and climate change. The study outlines the historical development of Qatar’s environmental laws, including the ratification of international conventions such as CITES and the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the implementation of the Qatar National Environment and Climate Change Strategy (QNECCS). Drawing on expert interviews from government and environmental institutions, the research explores the practical challenges concerning law enforcement, public awareness, and institutional coordination. Furthermore, it examines the absence of specific legal provisions addressing endangered flora and evaluates comparative international models, such as those of the US, Poland, and China, to propose contextually adaptable reforms. The paper concludes with recommendations for establishing a national red list, strengthening seed banking and restoration programs, and enhancing inter-ministerial cooperation and public education.
Endangered plants are species whose quantities have dropped below critical levels. Such plants are frequently affected by climate change through threats such as habitat decline, invasive species and any changes in the ecosystem.