Klimaschutzgesetze der Bundesländer – Typen, Regelungsgehalt und Verhältnis u einem Klimaschutzgesetz des Bundes

The main part provides a comparative overview of similarities and differences between the climate change laws in force. Overall, most climate change laws correspond largely to the general type, which is characterised by quantitative mitigation targets and general provisions on how to reach them. Some of these laws also include elements typical of the concrete type, especially direct obligations of citizens and companies or powers to make delegated legislation to that effect. The final part of the article analyses the relationship of these laws with a potential climate change law at federal level. Since climate change laws of federal states provide important contributions to federalmitigation efforts, a federal climate change law should explicitly allow them to stay in force.

Autor*innen Dr. Stephan Sina