The Global Climate Legislation Database
Egypt’s National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (Egypt / 2011 / Executive / Adaptation Framework)
The overarching goal of this Strategy is to increase Egypt’s flexibility in dealing with climate change risks and disasters as well as the Egyptian Community’s “ability to absorb, contain, and … read more »
Amendment to General Education Law (Legislative Decree No.714) (El Salvador / 2011 / Legislative)
This amendment to the General Education Law requires the Ministry of Education to encourage throughout the education system: environmental sustainability, ecological risk management, and adaptation and mitigation of climate change. … read more »
National Environmental Policy (El Salvador / 2012 / Executive)
The National Environmental Policy offers an ambitious framework through which the government will respond to climate change and environmental degradation. The general objective of the Policy is to reverse environ¬mental … read more »
The National Climate Change Strategy (NCCS) (El Salvador / 2013 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
The National Climate Change Strategy aims to enhance the financial and institutional resources to reduce economic and social impact of climate change. The Strategy is structured around three core areas … read more »
Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy (Ethiopia / 2011 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
The Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE)’s vision is achieving middle-income status by 2025 in a climate-resilient green economy, outlining four pillars: • Agriculture: Improving crop and livestock production practices for higher … read more »
Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Commission Establishment Proclamation (Ethiopia / 1995 / Executive)
The proclamation establishes a federal commission to oversee the management of national human-made and natural disasters. Climate change is not mentioned specifically. The Commission was originally established as an autonomous … read more »
Environment Policy of Ethiopia (Ethiopia / 1997 / Executive)
The policy’s stated goal is to “improve and enhance the health and quality of life of all Ethiopians and to promote sustainable social and economic development through the sound management … read more »
Ethiopian Programme of Adaptation to Climate Change (EPACC) (Ethiopia / 2010 / Executive)
The EPACC calls for the mainstreaming of climate change into decision-making at a national level and emphasises planning and implementation monitoring. It identifies 20 climate change risks, mainly in the … read more »
Climate Change Act (Finland / 2015 / Legislative / Mitigation Framework)
The Climate Change Act intends to create a bottom up, long-term, consistent and cost-effective climate policy through enabling political decision making and its transparent implementation (Mitigation and Adaptation). To build … read more »
Flood Risk Management Act (No. 620/2010) (Finland / 2010 / Legislative)
This Act forms part of the adaptation strategy and concerns the organisation of flood risk management. The purpose of the Act is to reduce flood risks, prevent and mitigate the … read more »
Land use and Building Decree enacted under the Land use and Building Act (132/1999) (Finland / 1999 / Legislative)
Among its wide ranging provisions, the act also aims to empower the authority of the municipal and regional councils to regulate buildings, developments and plans in their jurisdiction to be … read more »
National Adaptation Strategy 2005 and Action Plan for the Adaptation to Climate Change of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry 2011-2015 (Finland / 2005 / Legislative / Adaptation Framework)
The National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change was adopted in 2005 and after a series of evaluations (2009, 2013), it is expected to be revised in the form of … read more »
Climate Plan (Policy framework) (France / 2013 / Executive)
As envisaged in the Energy Policy Framework (2005), the government has regularly updated the Climate Plan (2004, 2006, 2009, 2011), with the last update published in June 2014, integrating recent … read more »
Climate Plan 2004 (France / 2004 / Executive)
After extensive inter-ministerial discussions, the plan was postponed five times and finally adopted in 2004. The goal of the Climate Plan 2004 was to reinforce the National Programme for Tackling … read more »
Farming, forest and alimentation Framework Policy No. 2014-1170 (France / 2014 / Legislative)
Sets outs the main targets and policies for the national agriculture and forest policy. This law offers guarantees for agriculture and forestry sustainable management, including compensation for forestry cuts. The … read more »
National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (France / 2011 / Executive / Adaptation Framework)
The Climate Change Adaptation Plan follows from the National Adaptation Strategy 2006, which sets the overarching principles and strategic directions for a comprehensive and multi-actor adaptation action. The Adaptation Plan … read more »
Decree No. 000925 establishing responsibilities, organization and functioning of the National Commission on Sustainable Development (Gabon / 2005 / Executive)
Establishes a National Commission on Sustainable Development under the authority of the Minister of Environment to define the guidelines of Gabon’s national sustainable development policy, pursuant to the UNFCCC. Serves … read more »
Decree No. 0672 on the creation, power, and operation of the National Platform for the Prevention and Reduction of Disaster Risks (Gabon / 2011 / Executive)
Establishes a National Platform for the Prevention and Reduction of Disaster Risks (PNPRRC): a multi-sectoral commission responsible for coordinating and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration on the sustainable prevention and reduction of … read more »
National Climate Plan (?Plan Climat?) (Gabon / 2012 / Executive / Mitigation and Adaptation Framework)
The plan is designed to: (1) enable Gabon to control its GHG emissions and reduce climate risks across the country and (2) enable the reconciliation of environmental protection and sustainable … read more »
National Strategy on Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change (Gabon / 2013 / Executive / Adaptation Framework)
Serves as the framework legislation for coastal adaptation efforts in Gabon aimed at ensuring the physical integrity, as well as controlling and decreasing the risk of erosion, coastal flooding, and … read more »
Resolution No. 20/2013 on Sustainable Development in the Republic of Gabon (Gabon / 2013 / Executive)
This resolution aims to create a national and international ecosystem services market in the services that natural biological systems provide, such as regulating water flow in watersheds and sequestering carbon. … read more »
German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change (DAS) (Germany / 2008 / Executive / Adaptation Framework)
The Strategy creates a framework for adapting to the impacts of climate change. It primarily describes the contribution of the Federation, thus acting as a guide for other actors. The … read more »
Ghana Shared Growth And Development Agenda (Ghana / 2010 / Executive)
This USD24m programme highlights the importance of addressing climate change impacts within development strategies. The document sets out the key strategy areas for Ghana to adapt to climate change. It … read more »
National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Ghana / 2012 / Executive / Adaptation Framework)
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) was released by a joint venture between UNEP/UNDP supported by the Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs. The document outlines strategies to increase climate … read more »
National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) (Ghana / 2013 / Executive / Mitigation Framework)
The National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) outlines the vision and objectives with respect to effective adaptation, social development and mitigation. Its aim is “to ensure a climate-resilient and climate-compatible economy … read more »
