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Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
Germany 2027 Announced National
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on the energy performance of buildings (recast)
Germany 2024 Announced National
G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué - coal phase-out
Germany 2024 Announced International
Regulation 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases
Germany 2024 In force International
Germany's 2nd Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG) - phase-out of fossil fuels
Germany 2023 In force National
Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa
South Africa 2022 In force National
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2022 Amendment
South Africa 2022 In force National
Planned PLDV emission standard in the Green Transport Strategy
South Africa 2022 Announced National
Act to Reduce and End Coal-Fired Power Generation
Germany 2021 In force National
COP26 "End of Coal Sight" initiative
Germany 2021 Announced International
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 on ecodesign requirements for electric motors
Germany 2021 In force National
German Climate Action Programme - National Fuel Emission Allowance Trading Act (BEHG)
Germany 2021 In force National
SANS 10400-XA:2021 - National Building Regulations: Energy usage in buildings
South Africa 2021 In force National
Supply Chain Act
Germany 2021 In force National
Mineral Raw Materials Due Diligence Act of April 29, 2020
Germany 2020 In force National
Regulation (EU) 2019/631 on CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles
Germany 2020 In force International
Carbon Tax Act (Act No. 15/2019)
South Africa 2019 In force National
EITI Standard
Germany 2019 In force International
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Germany 2018 In force International
Mining Ordinance for the area of coastal waters and the continental shelf (2018 update)
Germany 2016 In force National
Compulsory Specifications for Energy Efficiency and Labelling of Electrical and Electronic Apparatus (VC 9008)
South Africa 2016 In force National
Montreal Protocol - Kigali Amendment
Germany 2016 Announced International
Montreal Protocol - Kigali Amendment
South Africa 2016 Announced International
Commission Regulation 813/2013 with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters
Germany 2015 In force National
Global Initiative to Reduce Gas Flaring: “Zero Routine Flaring by 2030”
Germany 2015 In force International
Regulations Regarding the Mandatory Blending of Bio-fuels with Petrol and Diesel (Government Notice No. R. 671)
South Africa 2015 In force National
EU Regulation 206/2012 with regard to ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans
Germany 2013 In force International
List of activities which result in atmospheric emissions which have a significant detrimental effect on the environment
South Africa 2013 In force National
SANS 10400XA - Part XA: Energy Usage in Buildings
South Africa 2011 Ended National
Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions - power generation installations limits
Germany 2010 In force International

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