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Climate Change Act 2021.

Country/Territory
Isle of Man (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
AN ACT to set a target year of 2050 and to make provision for the setting of interim targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; to make provision about the mitigation of climate change and the enhancement of natural carbon storage; to impose climate change duties on public bodies; to make provision for energy generation and energy use and for the reduction and recycling of waste; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Climate change Bioenergy Biofuel Biotechnology Emissions Emissions trading EIA Environmental planning Environmental standards Equity International relations/cooperation Monitoring Offences/penalties Policy/planning Public health Renewable energy Standards Sustainable development Protection of environment Waste prevention Waste management
Abstract

The Act is organized in 9 Parts. Part 3 regulates net zero emission targets and provides for the criteria and baseline conditions for setting interim targets. Moreover the Part clarifies what is meant by domestic effort and the requirements to attribute emissions to Isle of Man, with a particular focus on emissions from international aviation and international shipping. The Part also recommends the Council of Ministers to make regulations that make provision for one or more offsetting schemes (“schemes”) to encourage activities for the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or the removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and provides guidance on possible provisions.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.gov.im

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Climate Change (Single Use Plastics) Regulations 2022.

Legislation | Isle of Man (UK) | 2022

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Climate Change (Public Bodies’ Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2022.

Legislation | Isle of Man (UK) | 2022

Keyword: Climate change, Data collection/reporting, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX