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The Impact of Thailand’s Climate Change Bill | Global law firm

Introduction

As Thailand strives towards carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in alignment with the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement, on February 14, 2024, the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) took a significant step by launching a public hearing on the draft of Climate Change Act (Climate Change Law). The primary objective of the Climate Change Law is to establish effective mechanisms for reducing GHG emissions.



Key information on the Climate Change Law?

In summary, the Climate Change Law introduces several key mechanisms to address environmental concerns in Thailand as further described below.

Thailand’s Climate Change Master Plan:  The National Committee on Climate Change Policy (NCCC)is required to issue a Climate Change Master Plan. This comprehensive plan outlines the strategies and actions that…

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