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Federal Climate Adaptation Act (KAnG).

Pays/Territoire
Allemagne
Type du document
Législation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
Bundes-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