Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Ordinance on the design of the independent expert council for Climate issue and establishment of the office.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Climate change Policy/planning Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Ordinance comes into force after its promulgation.
Abstract

Based on Section 11 of the Federal Climate Protection Act of 2019, the Expert Council for Climate is comprised with the seat in Berlin at the Federal Environmental Agency. Members of the panel expert should not belong to the government or to the legislative corporation of the federation. The members should not also represent an interest group that is active in one or more sectors that are verified in Section (4) (1) of the Federal Climate Protection Act. The members perform tasks under confidentiality rules and admit to arbitration for dispute settlement. The Council issues resolutions with consent of at least three members. The Council has the opportunity to hear and question authorities and government representatives, business organisations and environmental associations on issues related to climate protection. The members of Council work on an honorary basis and receive a flat-rate expense allowance. The Ordinance consists of 10 Sections as follow: Seat of the Expert Council for Climate Issues (1); Office (2); Incompatibility of offices and duty of confidentiality (3); Registration of a member of the Expert Council for Climate Issues (4); Resolution of the Expert Council for Climate Issues (5);Hearing and questioning of authorities and experts (6); Data transmission (7); Expense allowance and reimbursement of travel expenses (8); Arbitration procedure (9); Effective date (10).

Full text
German
Website
www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Climate Protection Act

Legislation | Germany | 2019 (2021)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Basic legislation, Climate change, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX