Gabon

Decree No. 0122 setting the responsibilities, organization and functioning of the National Council on Climate Change

Executive

Decree/Order/Ordinance

Passed in 2010

Establishes the National Council on Climate Change, under the authority of the President of the Republic, charged with determining and developing the strategic direction of Gabon's National Policy to combat climate change: a National Climate Plan.

Requires the National Council to, in particular:

fight against climate change
forecast the vulnerabilities of Gabon's territory and population
examine and evaluate proposals and projects relative to climate change
contribute to Gabon's integrated development policy, with respect to climate change
strengthen national institutional capacity throughout industry

Further outlines and details the membership, duties, and powers of the Climate Council and its composite parts.