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Law on Participation of the Republic of Latvia in the Flexible Mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol (2007)

Country
Latvia
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
The Law determines principles for Latvia's participation in the Flexible Mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol. Its purpose is to promote the prevention of climate change, adaptation to the consequences caused by climate change and to facilitate the fulfilment of the commitments for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions assigned to the Republic of Latvia in the Kyoto Protocol by using the flexible mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol. The Law prescribes the basic principles for participation of the Republic of Latvia in the flexible mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol and the competence of institutions related to this participation; and the procedures for planning, utilisation and administration of the resources obtained as a result of sale of the State greenhouse gas emission units.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/lat174439.pdf
Web site
http://www.likumi.lv
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Section 10, Paragraph one, Clause 6 of the Law came into force on 1 January 2009.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by
Cabinet Regulation No.1492 of 2009 on Open Tender Development of Technologies Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Projects Financed by the Climate Change Financial Instrument
Cabinet Regulation No. 645 of 2009 on Open Tender Increase of Energy Efficiency in Municipal Buildings for the Projects Financed by the Climate Change Financial Instrument
Cabinet Regulation No. 644 of 2009 on Procedures for Implementation of Projects Financed by the Climate Change Financial Instrument, the Submission and Examination of Reports Thereof