This document offers guidance for countries to lay a solid foundation for climate-smart development that creates new jobs and markets, boosts economic growth, and provides a safer, cleaner environment for all. It aims to help policy makers understand the benefits of legislating on climate change and establishes 12 key elements to assess framework laws:
- Long-term Targets
- Intermediate and Sectoral Targets
- Risk and Vulnerability Assessments
- Climate Change Strategies and Plans
- Policy Instruments
- Independent Expert Advice
- Coordination Mechanism
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Subnational Government
- Financing Implementation
- Measurement, Reporting, and Vertification
- Oversight