Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth.
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Abstract
This Act aims to promote the development of the national economy by laying down the foundation necessary for low carbon, green growth and by utilizing green technology and green industries which shall minimize the emission of greenhouse gases and the discharge of pollutants.
The Government shall establish the National Strategy for Low Carbon, Green Growth, including the resolution of problems of climate change, energy and resources, the expansion of growth engines, the efficient utilization of national land, and the development of a comfortable environment. The Act provides for responsibilities of the State, local governments, business entities and citizens in implementing these strategies.
The Act provides for the establishment of the Presidential Committee on Green growth and defines its composition and operation.
The Government shall prepare measures to foster and support the green economy and green industries, the recycling of resources, enterprises’ green management, the research, development and commercialization of green technology, etc. The Government shall further establish and implement a policy for coping with climate change and a basic plan for energy as provided for in the Act.
The Act further provides for: establishment and implementation of basic plans for realizing green life and sustainable development; the development of production technology of environment-friendly agricultural products which accommodate climate change and expand the production, distribution, and consumption of environmentally friendly and organic agricultural produce, fishery products, and wooden products; etc.
The Government shall establish the National Strategy for Low Carbon, Green Growth, including the resolution of problems of climate change, energy and resources, the expansion of growth engines, the efficient utilization of national land, and the development of a comfortable environment. The Act provides for responsibilities of the State, local governments, business entities and citizens in implementing these strategies.
The Act provides for the establishment of the Presidential Committee on Green growth and defines its composition and operation.
The Government shall prepare measures to foster and support the green economy and green industries, the recycling of resources, enterprises’ green management, the research, development and commercialization of green technology, etc. The Government shall further establish and implement a policy for coping with climate change and a basic plan for energy as provided for in the Act.
The Act further provides for: establishment and implementation of basic plans for realizing green life and sustainable development; the development of production technology of environment-friendly agricultural products which accommodate climate change and expand the production, distribution, and consumption of environmentally friendly and organic agricultural produce, fishery products, and wooden products; etc.
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Topics
Climate and Atmosphere
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force three months after the date of its publication.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 9931 of 13 January 2010, as amended last by Act No. 14122 of 29 March 2016.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No