The Global Climate Legislation Database
Name of law The Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Air Quality) Regulations (Jamaica / 2002 / Legislative)
Regulates the emissions of particulates and substances deleterious to human health. This includes the licensing of premises and plants which produce such polluting substance; fees for discharge; and inspection. The … read more »
Vision 2030 Jamaica (Jamaica / 2009 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
Vision 2030 offers a comprehensive planning framework in which the economic, social, environmental and governance aspects of national development are integrated. The Plan aims to put Jamaica in a position … read more »
Fundamental Law on Energy Policy (Basic Act on Energy Policy) and its Strategic Plans (Law No. 71 of 2002) (Japan / 2002 / Legislative)
A lawmaker-initiated legislation, this Law sought to set out the country’s fundamental and overall energy policy direction after the approval of the Diet. It sets the principles on the use … read more »
Law Concerning the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities (Environment Consideration Contract Law) (Law No. 56 of 2007) (Japan / 2007 / Legislative)
This law aims to enable public authorities, such as the State and local governments, when making a contract, to maintain a fixed level of competition, while evaluating bids in terms … read more »
Law Concerning the Promotion of Development and Introduction of Oil Alternative Energy (Law No. 71 of 1980) (Japan / 1980 / Legislative)
After the oil price crises in the 1970s, the government enacted this Law and implemented measures for the development and introduction of alternatives to oil, including renewable energy. Oil Alternative … read more »
Law Concerning the Promotion of the Measures to Cope with Global Warming (Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures) (Law No. 107 of 1998) (Japan / 1998 / Legislative / Mitigation Framework)
This Law is one of the two key climate laws in Japan along with the Energy Conservation Law. The purpose of the Law is to reduce emissions of GHGs derived … read more »
Low Carbon City Promotion Act (Eco-city Law) (Law No. 84 of 2014) (Japan / 2012 / Legislative)
The Law is designed to establish a recognition system for low carbon buildings that contribute to the reduction of CO2 in cities, and to give preferential treatment to the buildings … read more »
The National Climate Change Policy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 2013-2020 (Jordan / 2013 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
Jordan’s National Climate Change Strategy is a seven-year plan with three main objectives: • To achieve a pro-active, climate risk resilient Jordan; remaining a low-carbon growing economy, sustainable water and … read more »
The Concept of Transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Sustainable Development for the Period 2007-2024, Presidential Decree No 216 of 2006 (Kazakhstan / 2006 / Executive)
The Concept for Sustainable Development (Concept) is a comprehensive guide to planning national development over a period of nearly two decades. The Concept was developed within the framework of the … read more »
Energy Act 2006, Parts of which is executed by the Energy Management Regulations 2012 (Kenya / 2007 / Legislative)
Encompassing several laws related to energy, the Act has a very broad scope, covering all forms of energy, from fossil fuels to renewables. The Act mandates the government to promote … read more »
National Climate Change Response Strategy 2010 As implemented by 2013-2017 Climate Change Action Plan (Kenya / 2010 / Executive / Mitigation Framework)
The National Climate Change Response Strategy outlines its objectives as to : • Enhance the understanding of the global climate change regime, negotiation process and develop priorities for Kenya • … read more »
National Environment Policy 2013 (Kenya / 2013 / Executive)
The Policy aims to provide a framework for an integrated approach to sustainable management of Kenya’s environment and natural resources. In particular it proposes to strengthen: • Legal and institutional … read more »
National Policy for Disaster Management (Kenya / 2009 / Executive / Adaptation Framework)
The policy recognizes that climate change contributes significantly to Kenya’s increasing vulnerability to disasters in the last two decades and affects seriously the lives and livelihoods of communities. The policy … read more »
Law No 21/1995 Kuwait Environment Public Authority. Further amended: Law No 16/1996 (Kuwait / 1995 / Legislative)
This is the main environmental law. It established the Kuwait Environment Public Authority and mandated it with jurisdiction and the powers to regulate practices that pollute the environment. KEPA can … read more »
Law 2003-2010 National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management (Madagascar / 2003 / Legislative)
According to the law, risk management and disaster fits into the overall framework of activities relating to civil protection and security. The guiding principles are: guarantee the protection of the … read more »
National Climate Change Policy (Madagascar / 2010 / Executive / Mitigation Framework)
The Policy aims to promote a national response to reduce the vulnerability of the country against climate change. It has five axes: promoting adaptation; promoting mitigation; integrating climate change at … read more »
National Strategy to Face Climate Change in Agriculture-Livestock-Fishery (Madagascar / 2013 / Executive)
The Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, developed a \National Strategy to Face Climate Change in Agriculture-Livestock-Fishery” for 2012-2025. This strategy has four strategic axes, in accordance with the National … read more »
10th Malaysia Plan 2011-2015 (Malaysia / 2010 / Executive / Mitigation Framework)
The 10th Malaysia Plan identifies the importance of developing a climate resilient growth strategy divided into adaptation and mitigation activities. Under adaptation, actions focus on developing a robust risk framework … read more »
Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Malaysia / 1993 / Legislative)
The Electricity Supply Act 1990 is an act to provide for the regulation of the electricity supply industry, the supply of electricity at reasonable prices, the licensing of any electrical … read more »
Malaysia Biofuels Industry Act 2007 (Malaysia / 2007 / Legislative)
The Malaysia Biofuels Industry Act 2007 creates a blending mandate for palm oil biodiesel with petroleum diesel (B5 blend). Furthermore, the act establishes a regulatory regime for the licensing of … read more »
National Policy on Climate Change (Malaysia / 2010 / Executive / Adaptation Framework)
Published by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the main objectives of the National Policy on Climate Change include mainstreaming climate change through the wise management of resources and … read more »
Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 (Malaysia / 2011 / Legislative)
The Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 created the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA). SEDA is charged with overseeing the implementation and operation of the renewable energy feed-in tariff system … read more »
Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of the Maldives (Maldives / 1993 / Legislative)
This short Act provides the basis for the powers of the Ministry of Planning, Human Resources and Environment to enact any regulations necessary for environmental protection. While the Act does … read more »
Accelerated Depreciation for Investments with Environmental Benefits (Mexico / 2005 / Legislative)
The bill establishes that investments in environmentally friendly technologies, including renewable energy, could profit from accelerated depreciation. The information of the bill involves the Secretariat of Natural Resources and Environment … read more »
Energy Reform Package (Mexico / 2013 / Legislative)
The Constitutional Reform on Energy (Energy Reform Decree and related 9 newly created laws and 12 modified laws) aims to modernise the energy system by introducing greater competitiveness and efficiency … read more »
