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Climate Change Act 2008 (Chapter 27 of 2008).

Country/Territory: United Kingdom
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2008 (2016)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to set a target for the year 2050 for the reduction of targeted greenhouse gas emissions; to provide for a system of carbon budgeting; to establish a Committee on Climate Change; to confer powers to establish trading schemes for the purpose of limiting greenhouse gas emissions or encouraging activities that reduce such emissions or remove greenhouse gas from the atmosphere; to make provision about adaptation to climate change; to confer powers to make schemes for providing financial incentives to produce less domestic waste and to recycle more of what is produced; to make provision about the collection of household waste; to confer powers to make provision about charging for single use carrier bags; to amend the provisions of the Energy Act 2004 about renewable transport fuel obligations; to make provision about carbon emissions reduction targets; to make other provision about climate change; and for connected purposes.

Subject: Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword: Climate change Institution Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Basic legislation Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Energy conservation/energy production Policy/planning Waste domestic sources Waste management
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes: Please see section 100.

Abstract: This Act sets up a framework for the UK to achieve its long-term goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to ensure steps are taken towards adapting to the impact of climate change. The Act, among other things, sets emissions reduction targets, provides for a system of annual reporting by the Government on the greenhouse gas emissions of the United Kingdom; and creates an advisiory body called the Committee on Climate Change.
Full text: English
Website: www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Carbon Accounting Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 1257 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Climate change, Institution, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Office of the Renewable Fuels Agency (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 493 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Renewable energy, Recycling/reuse, Organic waste, Institution, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Climate Change Act 2008 (2020 Target, Credit Limit and Definitions) Order 2009 (S.I. No. 1258 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Carbon Budgets Order 2009 (S.I. No. 1259 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010 (S.I. No. 768 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Registration, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Energy conservation/energy production, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 (S.I. No. 1119 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2016 (S.I. No. 786 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Climate change, Emissions, Emissions trading

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Carbon Accounting (Determination of Excess UK Assigned Amount Units) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023 No. 557).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2023

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Emissions trading, International relations/cooperation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Climate Change (Targeted Greenhouse Gases) Order 2023.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2023

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer, International relations/cooperation, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 675 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Mining, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Climate Change Act 2008 (2020 Target, Credit Limit and Definitions) Order 2009 (S.I. No. 1258 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011 Cap. 25).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Institution, Environmental planning, Agricultural land, EIA, Soil pollution/quality, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (2014 Cap. 7).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Climate change, Environmental fees/charges, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 2021 (Chapter 30).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2021

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Governance, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Environmental audit, EIA, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Research, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Risk assessment/management, Organic waste, Packaging/labelling, Polluter pays principle, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste management, Waste prevention, Subsidy/incentive, Drainage/land reclamation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management, Water shortage/drought, Priorities, Freshwater pollution, Water abstraction, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 1056 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Environmental standards, Emissions, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX