Law 12187/2009
The objectives of this policy are to reduce projected Brazilian emissions of GHG and to implement measures for adaptation to climate change in Brazil. The focus of this policy is to approach cross-cutting issues both on private and public sector, analysing also the social, political, environmental and economical implications. The policy also establishes the emission reduction targets for Brazil, to between 36,1 and 38,9% of projected emissions, up to 2020. Last year during COP16 in Cancun, that Policy was turned into a Federal Decree (Nº 7.390), regulating the NPCC, and giving details on the path Brazil intends to follow in order to reach its targets by 2020.
Target
- (pledge) reduce total GHG emissions relative to national BAU (3236 MtCO2ee) by 36.1% to 38.9%