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The document primarily addresses the national commitments and strategies under the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, emphasizing its objectives to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 42% by 2035 relative to 1990 levels, with specific reference to sectors such as energy, agriculture, industry, waste, and land use. It highlights the national legal and policy frameworks, including national legislation, strategic development plans, and international obligations, to support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts within a broader context of sustainable socio-economic development. Key measures outlined include submission of nationally determined contributions (NDCs), development of emission reduction targets, and the inclusion of sectors like LULUCF, despite its exclusion from initial estimates due to methodological uncertainties. The document details strategies such as promoting energy efficiency, low-carbon technologies, sustainable forest management, and environmental education, alongside commitments to international cooperation, including participation in market and non-market mechanisms. It also specifies compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and the importance of transparency, with timelines set from 2026 to 2035, and assigns responsibilities to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. Implementation mechanisms involve monitoring through biennial reports, national communications, and technical reviews, with institutional responsibilities clearly designated. The document emphasizes procedural aspects such as public participation, legal regulation, and the role of various government bodies, while also addressing secondary themes like the impact of sanctions, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of gender equality considerations into climate policies, all explicitly articulated within the legal and policy framework.
Title:
Resolution No. 614 of the Council of Ministers validating the National Level Contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in 2026-2035.
Country:
Belarus
Type of document:
Policy
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Repealed:
No