Algeria
Law No. 04-09 relative to Renewable Energy Promotion in the Framework of Sustainable Development
Codifies Algeria's environmental mission to: promote the domestic development of renewable energy sources, to curb climate change by limiting GHG emissions, and to encourage sustainable development via the conservation and preservation of fossil fuel resources. Consistent with this mission, this law establishes a National Observatory/Centre for the Promotion of Renewable Energy.
Serves as the framework for the Ministry of Energy and Mines detailed Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (2011-2030), released in March 2011, which establishes specific quantitative targets for renewables.