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The Climate Change (2040 Emissions Target) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Commencement: 12th December  2024

Amends: Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022

 

Mini Summary

This Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 sets targets for Northern Ireland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, including a target for net-zero emissions by 2050, in an effort to tackle climate change. There are no direct compliance duties for organisations under the Act, however, secondary legislation may be applicable.
 

Duties

Various duties apply and are available to view on the Legislation Update Service.

 

Amendment

The emissions reduction target for 2040 for Northern Ireland is updated and set to be at least 77% lower than the baseline of emissions set in Section 7.

There are no changes to duties for organisations.

 

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