The Global Climate Legislation Database
National Plan Against Climate Change (Morocco / 2009 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
The National Plan presents the mitigation and adaptation actions taken to combat climate change. It consolidates within the Department for the Environment a number of initiatives related to climate change … read more »
Ministerial Decree 277/2009 approving the Rules of the National Directorate of New and Renewable Energy (Mozambique / 2009 / Executive)
Creates a new National Directorate for New and Renewable Energy within the Ministry of Energy (DNER) responsible for the design, promotion, evaluation and implementation of policies under the new and … read more »
Policy on the Development of New and Renewable Energy (resolution 62/2009) (Mozambique / 2009 / Executive)
Builds upon the New Policy for Energy and serves as a framework for the promotion and development of renewable energy. Outlines definitions for types of renewable generation sources including: biomass, … read more »
Resolution No. 10/2009 approving the New Policy on Energy (Mozambique / 2009 / Executive)
Repeals and replaces Mozambique’s October 2000 Energy Strategy and outlines the rational for its replacement, siting numerous changes that have occurred since 2000, including the rise of global warming, fossil … read more »
National Sustainable Development Strategy (Myanmar / 2009 / Executive)
The Strategy, published by the Ministry of Forestry, has as an overall goal of “wellbeing and happiness for Myanmar people” and lists three main areas necessary to achieve that goal: … read more »
Energy Investment Tax Deduction Scheme (WEM) (Netherlands / 1997 / Executive)
Provides a direct financial advantage to companies investing in sustainable energy and energy-saving equipment. The Energy Investment Tax Deduction scheme allows entrepreneurs to deduct 44% of the purchase/production costs for … read more »
Energy Report (Netherlands / 2011 / Executive)
This document is prepared by the government every four years to establish energy and climate policies. In 2011, the government presented the latest version of the Energy Report, which outlined … read more »
Environmental Management Act 2004 (Netherlands / 2004 / Legislative)
In fields such as environmental permits, CO2 emissions trading, waste prevention, water quality and landfill policy, most environmental regulations affecting GHG emissions are based on the Environmental Management Act. It … read more »
National Climate Agenda: Resilient, Prosperous and Green (Netherlands / 2013 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
The Climate Agenda for 2030 outlines a climate approach focused on assembling a broadly-based coalition for climate measures and on a combined approach to climate adaptation (by designing a resilient … read more »
National Programme for Spatial Adaptation to Climate Change (ARK), (April 2007) Implementation via the National Adaptation Strategy (November 2007), 7222 (Netherlands / 2007 / Executive)
The Programme recognises that the Netherlands needs to adapt to the unavoidable consequences of climate change and attempt at the same time to realise co-benefits for other sectors. It follows … read more »
New Energy for Climate Policy: The Clean and Efficient Programme (CEP) (Netherlands / 2007 / Executive)
The CEP was established with three main objectives: setting and implementing firm targets for reducing GHG emissions, increasing the share or renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. It also established … read more »
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000 (New Zealand / 2000 / Legislative)
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000 promotes energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the use of renewable energy in New Zealand. The Act establishes an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority … read more »
Gas Amendment Act 2004 (New Zealand / 2004 / Legislative)
This Act states that, in relation to gas, the Energy Commission must seek to achieve the outcome that the gas sector “contributes to achieving the Government’s climate change objectives by … read more »
Resource Management (Energy and Climate Change) Amendment Act 2004 (New Zealand / 2004 / Legislative / Adaptation Framework)
This Act updates the Resource Management Act 1991 and recognises the government’s preference for national co-ordination of controls on GHG emissions and gives greater emphasis to climate change and energy … read more »
Climate Settlement, Innst. 390 S (2011–2012) (Norway / 2012 / Executive / Mitigation Framework)
The Climate Settlement is officially known as “Recommendation of the Energy and Environment Committee: Climate Settlement, Innst. 390 S (2011-2012), based on the White Paper on Climate Efforts, Meld. St. … read more »
Product Control Act No. 79 of 1976 (Norway / 1976 / Legislative)
The purpose of the act is to prevent products from causing environmental disturbance, for example in the form of disturbance of ecosystems, pollution, waste, noise and the like, and to … read more »
Value Added Tax (VAT) Act No. 58 of 2009 (Norway / 2009 / Legislative)
Under the previous VAT Act of 1969, zero VAT rating for the supply and import of electric vehicles was adopted by the Norwegian Parliament in 2001. In 2013, the Norwegian … read more »
National Climate Change Policy (Pakistan / 2012 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
The Policy identifies vulnerabilities to climate change in the sectors of water resources, agriculture, forestry, coastal areas, biodiversity and vulnerable ecosystems and spells out the appropriate adaptation measures to be … read more »
National Power Policy (Pakistan / 2013 / Executive)
This Policy is produced by the Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan. It has been adopted to provide an overall direction of energy policy in Pakistan. … read more »
Pakistan 2025: One Nation, One Vision (Pakistan / 2014 / Executive)
This document presents the country’s strategy and road-map to reach national goals and aspirations. The ultimate goal envisioned is for Pakistan to be one of the 10 largest economies in … read more »
The Pakistan Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Pakistan / 2011 / Legislative)
The Act is a driver of institutional development to improve energy efficiency, specifically mandating the creation of: the National Energy Conservation Authority (ENERCON); the Fund of ENERCON; and the Pakistan … read more »
2017-2021 Multi-year Sectoral Strategic Plan of the Environment Sector (Ministerial Resolution No. 174-2016-MINAM) (Peru / 2016 / Executive)
The 2017-2021 Multiyear Sectoral Strategic Plan of the Environment Sector outlines strategies to: improve environmental conditions in Peru to contribute to the health of its people and ecosystems promote the sustainable … read more »
Action Plan for Adaptation and Mitigation against Climate Change (Decree N. 238-2010-MINAM) (Peru / 2010 / Executive)
The Action Plan for Adaptation and Mitigation against Climate Change describes the proposals of the Ministry of Environment for climate change programmes, projects and priorities for both the short and medium … read more »
Creation of the Temporary Regimen for the Renovation of Automotive Vehicles in order to Promote Change to the Energy Matrix, Executive Decree No 213-2007-EF (Peru / 2007 / Executive)
This decree uses executive authority to regulate fuel efficiency of automobiles throughout Peru. It creates the “Temporary Regimen for the Renovation of Diesel Gas Vehicles”, otherwise known as Renovation, which … read more »
Law to Promote Efficient Use of Energy, Law No. 27345 and Executive Decree No. 053-2007-EM to Regulate Corresponding Law No. 27345 (Peru / 2000 / Legislative)
The Law declares the promotion of energy efficiency a matter of national interest. The motivations listed in the bill are to ensure a stable energy supply, protect the consumer, improve … read more »
