Federal Climate Adaptation Act (KAnG). Pays/Territoire Allemagne Type du document Législation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completBundes-Klimaanpassungsgesetz (KAnG). Sujet Environnement gén. Mot clé Changement de climat Préservation de l'écosystème Mise en application EIA Planification environnementale Inondation Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol Insuffisance d'eau/sécheresse Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Mer du Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Ouest Entry into force notes This Law comes into force on 1 July 2024. Résumé 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 . Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.gesetze-im-internet.de