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Law No. 5.690 creating the State Policy on Climate Change and Sustainable Development.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio de Janeiro
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Farming Agricultural development Policy/planning Climate change Early warning system Basic legislation
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 8 Chapters, creates the Policy on Climate Change and Sustainable Development to be applied within the State of Rio de Janeiro. This Policy establishes principles, objectives, baselines and tools applicable to prevent and mitigate the effects and adapt the State to global climate change.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.soleis.adv.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 43.216 regulating the State Policy on Climate Change and Sustainable Development.

Legislation | Brazil | 2011

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Poverty, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Climate change, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Emissions, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX