Estonia: Ministries, stakeholders criticise proposed climate law

Several ministries in Estonia have criticised the Ministry of Climate’s proposed new climate law, ERR reports. The ministries argued that the bill’s structure and purpose were unclear, and that the bill failed to define the rights and obligations under the proposed law. Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets and Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta said that the bill was vague and declarative. They insisted on changes to the bill before approval. Economy Minister Erkki Keldo said that the bill was not in line with proper impact assessment methodology, ERR reported. Stakeholders argued that the climate bill was vague, devoid of substance, and economically harmful, according to ERR. The Climate Ministry plans to submit the bill to the government for approval in October 2024. If approved in parliament, the bill would become law in February 2025.