# The Climate Change (Carbon Budget 2038-2042) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations provide for a maximum total amount for the net Northern Ireland emissions account for the carbon budget period 2038-2042, as required by section 23(1) of the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. A carbon budget provides a limit on the maximum total greenhouse gas emissions which should not be exceeded for a defined budgetary period, in order to help meet the overall and longer-term emissions reduction targets.
A regulatory impact assessment has been produced for this Statutory Rule. Copies can be obtained from Climate Change Legislation and Policy Division, Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED or by emailing ClimateChangeDiscussion@daera-ni.gov.uk.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2026/9780338027092/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-climate-change-carbon-budget-2038-2042-regulations-northern-ireland-2026/note
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