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Methodology

Introduction

This page was last updated on 30 March 2022.

This page outlines the definitions, scope and principles used to collect and categorise the laws and policies contained in the Climate Change Laws of the World dataset. This dataset originates from a collaboration between the Grantham Research Institute at LSE and GLOBE International on a series of Climate Legislation Studies. The dataset is currently maintained by LSE, in partnership with Climate Policy Radar.

Classifications described below have been assigned manually. LSE, Climate Policy Radar, and our partners are currently working to develop classifications powered by AI. Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates.

Scope of documents included

Definitions and classifications: currently in use

Data collection process

Principles and limitations

Definitions and classifications: not currently in use

Notes

Annex I: Targets methodology

Annex II: List of instruments