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Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth to Respond to Climate Crisis.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Climate change Emissions Environmental planning Policy/planning Financing Energy conservation/energy production Framework law Business/industry/corporations Hazards Ecosystem preservation Equity Inspection Institution International relations/cooperation Monitoring Polluter pays principle Protection of environment Public participation Public private partnership (PPP) Research Sustainable development Tax/levy
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

In order to prevent the serious impact of the climate crisis, this Act aims to improve the quality of life of current and future generations, protect the ecosystem and climate system, and contribute to the sustainable development of the international community by strengthening measures to reduce greenhouse gases and adapt to the climate crisis, to eliminate economic and environmental inequalities that may arise in the process of transition to a carbon-neutral society, and to promote the harmonious development of the economy and environment through the promotion of the cultivation and promotion of green technology and green industries.

Full text
English/Korean
Website
www.law.go.kr; https

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree (Presidential Decree No. 32557) of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth to Respond to Climate Crisis.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2022

Keyword: Climate change, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Financing, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX