Governance & Policy
Chile Framework Law on Climate Change
Chile's 2022 framework climate law, enshrining 2050 carbon neutrality and creating binding planning instruments across national, regional and local government.
Definition
Chile's Framework Law on Climate Change, Law 21.455 enacted in 2022, writes carbon neutrality by 2050 into law and establishes a system of binding climate planning: a long-term climate strategy, sectoral mitigation and adaptation plans, and climate action plans for every region and municipality. It also enables emissions limits and compensation systems for major emitters.
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At a glance
- Subject
- Governance & Policy
- Editorial status
- Editorial draft
- Definition status
- Established
- Last updated
- 19 August 2026
- Also known as
- Ley Marco de Cambio Climático · Ley 21.455
Overview
What it means
Chile became the first Latin American country with a comprehensive net-zero framework law cascading duties down to local government.
How it is used
Ministries publish sector plans; municipalities draft communal climate plans; large emitters prepare for sectoral emission standards.
Why it matters
It is the most detailed climate framework law in the region and a blueprint other Latin American countries are studying.
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