Climate Law.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Law provides the statutory and institutional framework for climate policymaking, encompassing the roles and responsibilities of government ministries, regional authorities, and independent advisory bodies. It aims to ensure an effective, transparent, inclusive, and predictable approach to climate governance. In particular, the Law focuses on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the enhancement of carbon sinks, and the strengthening of adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It further sets the long-term objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2045, while promoting sustainable development, social equity, and economic efficiency.
It articulates a formal definition of key terms, including biomass, mitigation, emission allowances, and the relevant entities participating in climate governance. These definitions are intended to ensure a consistent interpretation and application of the law across sectors and stakeholders involved in implementing climate policies.
The Law provides a framework for climate mitigation and adaptation measures, formalizing requirements for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction across major sectors, including energy, transport, buildings, and industry, while gradually incorporating additional sectors into emission management and trading schemes. It mandates the development of national and regional adaptation strategies informed by scientific risk assessments, designed to strengthen resilience against extreme weather events and other climate hazards.
In terms of governance, it establishes strategic planning, monitoring, and reporting systems to track implementation progress, supported by an independent Climate Council that advises on policy evaluation and adjustment. The Law promotes inter-ministerial coordination, data sharing, and active stakeholder engagement, ensuring that local communities, civil society, and academic institutions contribute to climate decision-making processes.
It articulates a formal definition of key terms, including biomass, mitigation, emission allowances, and the relevant entities participating in climate governance. These definitions are intended to ensure a consistent interpretation and application of the law across sectors and stakeholders involved in implementing climate policies.
The Law provides a framework for climate mitigation and adaptation measures, formalizing requirements for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction across major sectors, including energy, transport, buildings, and industry, while gradually incorporating additional sectors into emission management and trading schemes. It mandates the development of national and regional adaptation strategies informed by scientific risk assessments, designed to strengthen resilience against extreme weather events and other climate hazards.
In terms of governance, it establishes strategic planning, monitoring, and reporting systems to track implementation progress, supported by an independent Climate Council that advises on policy evaluation and adjustment. The Law promotes inter-ministerial coordination, data sharing, and active stakeholder engagement, ensuring that local communities, civil society, and academic institutions contribute to climate decision-making processes.
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Entry into force notes
In accordance with Article 155: (1) This Act shall enter into force on the fifteenth day after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia. (2) The fifth paragraph of Article 29 and the thirteenth paragraph of Article 30 of this Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2026. (3) Articles 70 and 71 of this Act shall cease to apply on 1 January 2027, or in the event of the publication of the European Commission notice on exceptionally high energy prices in the Official Journal of the EU referred to in Article 136 of this Act, on 1 January 2028. (4) Article 72 of this Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2026. (5) Article 90 of this Act shall cease to have effect two years after the entry into force of this Act. (6) The seventh and eighth paragraphs of Article 114, point 5 of the first paragraph and the fourth paragraph of Article 115, and points 25 and 26 of the first paragraph and the fourth paragraph of Article 116 of this Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2026.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Podnebni zakon (PoZ).
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Repeals