Title: World Bank Reference Guide to Climate Change Framework Legislation
Language: English
Type: Document
Nature: Laws and Regulations
Published: January 1, 2020
Region: Global
Country: Global / Non-Specific
Topic: Climate-Smart
Keywords: Climate Smart
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Document Summary:
What are the benefits of adopting climate change framework legislation? What key elements should such legislation address? What questions should officials in ministries of economy, finance, and planning and other central government agencies have in mind when reviewing such legislation, and what examples can be followed? This Reference Guide to Climate Change Framework Legislation aims to help policy makers understand the benefits of legislating on climate change and establishes 12 key elements to assess framework laws. These elements, and accompanying questions, are contained in the table below. The table is followed by more detailed supporting information, expanded country examples, and an assessment of existing national framework legislation against the questions.
Document Details:
“World Bank. 2020. World Bank Reference Guide to Climate Change Framework Legislation. Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Insight - Governance.
Updated: June 13, 2024