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Law No. 13.798 creating the State Policy on Climate Change within the State of São Paulo (PEMC).

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
São Paulo
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Basic legislation Climate change Early warning system Policy/planning Emissions Environmental planning Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 19 Sections, creates the Policy on Climate Change (PEMC) to be applied within the State of São Paulo. This Policy establishes principles, objectives, baselines and tools applicable to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change. PEMC aims at establishing requirements to be satisfied in order to adapt necessary measures to impacts originated by climate change and contribute to reduce the green-house gas emission in atmosphere.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.licenciamento.cetesb.sp.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Law No. 14.933 creating the Policy on Climate Change within the Municipality of São Paulo.

Legislation | Brazil | 2009

Keyword: Climate change, Early warning system, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Zoning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX