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Federal Climate Adaptation Act (KAnG).

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Bundes-Klimaanpassungsgesetz (KAnG).
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Climate change Ecosystem preservation Enforcement/compliance EIA Environmental planning Flood Soil conservation/soil improvement Water shortage/drought
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law comes into force on 1 July 2024.
Abstract

The Law aims is to protect life, health, society, economy, infrastructure, nature, and ecosystems by avoiding or largely reducing the negative impacts of climate change, particularly the impending damages. It seeks to enhance the resilience of ecological systems and society to ongoing climate changes to preserve equitable living conditions and contribute to national and international efforts in climate adaptation. Additionally, it aims to prevent the increase of social inequalities due to the adverse effects of climate change. Public authorities are required to consider climate adaptation objectives, particularly concerning floods, droughts, and soil erosion. The Law consists of 14 Articles divided into 5 Parts and discuss about the climate adaptation by the federal government; required considerations; and climate adaptation by the states .

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze-im-internet.de