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  • Law no. 4964 of 2022 concerning provisions for the simplification of environmental licensing, establishing a framework for the development of Offshore Wind Farms and dealing with the energy crisis environmental and other provisions

Law no. 4964 of 2022 concerning provisions for the simplification of environmental licensing, establishing a framework for the development of Offshore Wind Farms and dealing with the energy crisis environmental and other provisions

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Year
2022
Document Type
Legislative

Summary

The purpose of this law is to address serious and urgent issues concerning the protection of both the natural and urban environments, as well as to tackle the energy crisis. 

The subject addressed by the law includes:  

a) Simplifying environmental licensing and controls;  

b) Rationalising permitted land uses;  

c) Regulating the organisation and management of resources within the Natural Environment and Climate Change Organisation and the Green Fund;  

d) Addressing issues related to the protection of forests;  

e) Updating aspects of urban planning legislation;  

f) Establishing overall regulations for the development of offshore wind farms; and  

g) Managing issues associated with the energy crisis and promoting a circular economy. 

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Year
2022
Most recent update
30/07/2022
Response areas
Mitigation, Adaptation
Sectors
Environment, Energy
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Just transition
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