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Law No. 13.798 creating the State Policy on Climate Change within the State of São Paulo (PEMC).

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Law, consisting of 19 Sections, creates the Policy on Climate Change (PEMC) to be applied within the State of São Paulo. This Policy establishes principles, objectives, baselines and tools applicable to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change. PEMC aims at establishing requirements to be satisfied in order to adapt necessary measures to impacts originated by climate change and contribute to reduce the green-house gas emission in atmosphere.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra125633.pdf
Web site
http://www.licenciamento.cetesb.sp.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 13.798 - Institui a Política Estadual de Mudanças Climáticas - PEMC.
Implemented by
Decree No. 55.947 regulating Law No. 13.798 of 9 November 2009 on the State Policy on Climate Change.
Law No. 14.933 creating the Policy on Climate Change within the Municipality of São Paulo.