Climate change legislation

External link to publication Climate change is a grave threat to global development and shared prosperity. Its impacts are expected... Read more

There is a clear need for an independent expert advisory mechanism on climate change at the European level to enable more effective implementation of the European Climate Law, according to a new joint report published today (September 3rd). Read more

The aim of this report is to inform the debate on the need for, and the design of, an independent expert advisory mechanism under the European Climate Law, based on experiences with the implementation of national climate change legislation. Read more

In 2012 Mexico became the first large oil-producing emerging economy to adopt climate legislation. This study assesses the impact of the General Law on Climate Change to date and draws lessons learnt for Mexico and other countries that are currently developing climate change legislation. Read more

Sam Fankhauser reflects on the successes of the UK's independent climate advisory body 10 years after its establishment - and the challenges it faces for the future. Read more

This brief summarises the most recent trends in climate change litigation and legislation, now with global coverage. Read more

This submission to the Talanoa Dialogue covers themes of climate legislation, institutions and governance, and the credibility of climate change commitments. Read more

Presentation given at the Parliamentary meeting on the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Bonn (Germany), 12 November 2017. The... Read more