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Climate Change Regulation No.79 of 2019 issued pursuant to Article 30 of the Environmental Protection Law No.6 of 2017.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Climate change Institution Emissions Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Act consisting of 9 articles and III Annexes aims at implementing article 30 of the Environmental Protection Law of Jordan promulgated in 2017 by (i) providing for the detailed tasks and powers of the Ministry of Environment; (ii) designating the Ministry of the Environment as a contact point regarding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); and (iii) establishing at the Ministry a National Committee for Climate Change (NCCC), responsible for oversight and coordination, chaired by the Minister of Environment as well as specifying its tasks and powers.

Full text
Arabic
Website
moenv.gov.jo

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Law No. 6 of 2017.

Legislation | Jordan | 2017

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Biodiversity, Climate change, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Hazards, Waste management, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX