This law sets the legal framework for adaptation and mitigation actions in the country, as well with regard to the protection of the ozone layer. It further lays out a strategy for low-carbon development and a climate change adaptation plan. ​The summary of this document was written by researchers at the Grantham Research Institute for the Climate Change Laws of the World database, available at...

This law is France's framework document on climate and energy matters. The law notably enshrines into law the objective of carbon neutrality for 2050 and sets a number of quantified objectives for the energy sector. It is an extensive document amending the Energy Code, the Environment Code, the General code of local and regional authorities and other codes and laws. The law notably makes the High...

This law is a framework document that promotes energy transition and energy efficiency in order to combat climate change and encourage the adaptation of society to its effects, reduce energy dependence and strengthen the competitiveness of the economy. This law also promotes research and innovation, education and awareness of society in these areas. It notably contains dispositions on transport...

The Framework Law on Climate Change, published on April 18, 2018, establishes the principles, approaches and general provisions to coordinate, articulate, design, execute, report, monitor, evaluate and disseminate public policies for the integral, participatory and transparent management of adaptation and mitigation to climate change. The law aims at reducing the vulnerability of the country to...

This law establishes the guidelines for the management of climate change in the decisions of public and private persons, the concurrence of the Nation, Departments, Municipalities, Districts, Metropolitan Areas and Environmental Authorities mainly in the actions of adaptation to climate change, as well as as in mitigation of greenhouse gases, with the aim of reducing the vulnerability of the...

This Decree consolidates the normative acts issued by the Federal Executive Power about the National Climate Change Fund regulated by Law No. 12.114 of December 9, 2009, and the National Policy on Climate Change, regulated by the Law No. 12.187 of December 29, 2009, in compliance with the provisions of Complementary Law No. 95 of February 26, 1998, and Decree No. 9.191, of November 1, 2017. The...

The aims of the Climate Resilience Act are to rebuild Dominica as a climate resilient nation which is better able to withstand future hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters with minimal loss of life and minimal damage to infrastructure, property, and livelihoods. The Act was passed following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Part III of the Act provides a four year...