This Law establishes the State Policy on Climate Change (PEMC) of the State of Paraíba, defining its principles, objectives, guidelines, and instruments to address climate change in an integrated and sustainable manner. Its primary objective is to reconcile economic and social development with the protection of the climate system, by reducing anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening removals by natural sinks, and promoting sustainable use and conservation of environmental resources. The policy is grounded in the principles of precaution, prevention, sustainable development, public participation, and shared but differentiated responsibilities, and aligns state action with national and international climate commitments. The law further aims to promote adaptation to climate change, particularly for vulnerable populations and ecosystems, while fostering mitigation actions across key sectors such as energy, transport, industry, agriculture, land use, and waste management. It encourages the preservation and recovery of ecosystems and biomes—especially the Caatinga—expansion of protected areas, reforestation, and sustainable production and consumption patterns. Through economic instruments, research and innovation, education and awareness, institutional coordination, and voluntary emissions reduction targets, the policy seeks to support a low-carbon development pathway, strengthen climate governance, and contribute to poverty reduction and social equity in the State of Paraíba.
Brazil · 2011-01-31