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Federal Climate Adaptation Act (KAnG).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
The Law aims is to protect life, health, society, economy, infrastructure, nature, and ecosystems by avoiding or largely reducing the negative impacts of climate change, particularly the impending damages. It seeks to enhance the resilience of ecological systems and society to ongoing climate changes to preserve equitable living conditions and contribute to national and international efforts in climate adaptation. Additionally, it aims to prevent the increase of social inequalities due to the adverse effects of climate change. Public authorities are required to consider climate adaptation objectives, particularly concerning floods, droughts, and soil erosion. The Law consists of 14 Articles divided into 5 Parts and discuss about the climate adaptation by the federal government; required considerations; and climate adaptation by the states .
Long title of text
Bundes-Klimaanpassungsgesetz (KAnG).
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law comes into force on 1 July 2024.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No