Introduction to Laws for Sustainability

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to climate change regulation and sustainability laws introduced in the lecture.

Paris Agreement

A legally binding international treaty on climate change aimed at limiting global warming.

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Plans outlined by countries detailing their emission-reduction and adaptation strategies.

Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS)

Voluntary strategies submitted by countries to guide long-term climate planning.

Greenhouse gases

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)

A system implemented to track global progress on mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Resilience and Adaptation

Strategies employed to prepare for and respond to climate impacts.

Global Warming Response Act (GWRA)

New Jersey legislation setting emissions targets.

Inflation Reduction Act (2022)

The largest climate investment in the U.S., providing tax credits for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

Executive Order

A directive issued by the President to manage the operations of the federal government.

Mitigation efforts

Actions taken to reduce the severity of climate change effects.