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Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act (SNS 2021, c 20).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act Respecting Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Emissions Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Basic legislation Climate change Equity Indigenous peoples Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Hazards Early warning system Protection of environment EIA Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Education Special fund Aquaculture Nutrition Food security Forest management/forest conservation Liability/compensation Solid waste Waste prevention Waste management Water quality standards Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act is based on the following principles: (a) the achievement of sustainable prosperity in the Province must include Netukulimk, sustainable development, a circular economy, and equity; (b) the achievement of sustainable prosperity is a shared responsibility among all levels of government, the private sector and all Nova Scotians; (c) climate change is recognized as a global emergency requiring urgent action; and (d) such others as may be prescribed by the regulations. “Netukulimk” means, as defined by the Mi’kmaq, the use of the natural bounty provided by the Creator for the self-support and wellbeing of the individual and the community by achieving adequate standards of community nutrition and economic well-being without jeopardizing the integrity, diversity or productivity of the environment. The Act states the long-term objective of the Government, achieve sustainable prosperity, and provides for the strategies to achieve that.

Full text
English
Website
nslegislature.ca