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Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Emissions International relations/cooperation Climate change Institution Hazards Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019 (The Act) amends the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (Principal Act) in several sections. It amends the purpose inserting before section 3(1)(a),: (aa) provide a framework by which New Zealand can develop and implement clear and stable climate change policies that— (i) contribute to the global effort under the Paris Agreement to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5° Celsius above pre-industrial levels; and (ii) allow New Zealand to prepare for, and adapt to, the effects of climate change.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Amends

Climate Change Response Act 2002.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2002 (2021)

Keyword: Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Allocation/quota, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX