This Decree, consisting of 12 articles divided into four Chapters, establishes norms for the implementation of State Law No. 5.690 of 14 April 2010, establishing the State Policy on Global Climate Change and Sustainable Development. In particular, it regulates the necessary adaptations to the impacts derived from climate change and takes measures in order to contribute to the reduction of the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The targets for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases - GHG in Rio de Janeiro will be set with base year in 2010 and horizon in 2030, both for statewide application and for specific sectors of activity. The State should stimulate the increase of the participation of Low Carbon GDP in the state GDP, in order to integrate the State Policy on Global Climate Change and Sustainable Development to the principles of the Green Economy. The actions related to the Green Economy will observe the following principles: Generation of income and creation of jobs in sectors of low environmental impact and that contribute to the sustainable development; Reduce poverty through the development of low income areas and promotion of sustainable infrastructure; Valuation of assets such as: biodiversity, water resources, etc. through the promotion of environmental accounting. Promotion of programmes to increase efficiency in the use of resources and reduction of waste; Use market mechanisms to reduce emissions, promote new technologies and engage the financial and industrial sectors; Promote technological innovation in key areas such as renewable energy generation and sustainable construction. Creation of technological poles and promotion of pilots of new technologies.
Brazil · 2011-09-30