Kosovo: Law on climate change

The purpose of this Law is to define duties and responsibilities of state authorities in taking measures aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change, coordination and monitoring their results, as well as the fulfillment of obligations according to international agreements binding for Kosovo.

This Law applies to all operators and sectors whose activity affects the effects of climate changes in the territory of Kosovo, including: the energy industry, manufacturing, construction, fuel, mining and minerals, forestry, biodiversity and protected areas, agriculture and livestock, water management, waste, health, transport, road and railway infrastructure, airports, pipelines, dams, water and sewage, urban planning, land management, tourism, education, civil emergencies and disaster management.