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Act on Climate Goals (Climate Change Act) (No. 60 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Pollution control Climate change Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Law will promote the implementation of Norway's climate targets as part of a transition to a low-emission society (defined) by 2050. It sets emission goals for climate-damaging substances. The Act shall promote transparency and public debate on the status, direction and progress of work towards this goal. The Law shall not prevent the achievement of climate objectives laid down in or pursuant to this Act together with the European Union. The Act implements obligations on greenhouse gases an emission decided by the Paris Agreement of 2015. The King in Council may, by Regulation, decide that the Law shall also apply to other emissions and removals of greenhouse gases than those covered by the Agreement.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no