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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/12 Mauritius 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences, Ban/Prohibition, Import quotas Chemicals
1.1 Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC): Mauritius…
1.1 Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC): Mauritius has successfully implemented its Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) Phase out Management Plan since 2005 and importation of CFCs have been completely banned. Presently, a Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase out Management Plan (HPMP) has been developed/approved in 2011 and importation of HCFC refrigerants is being controlled.

Environment related objective
To restrict the quantity of the HCFC refrigerants being imported based on the quota as defined in the HCFC Phase out Management Plan (HPMP) under the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.1 Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC): Mauritius has successfully implemented its Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) Phase out Management Plan since 2005 and importation of CFCs have been completely banned. Presently, a Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase out Management Plan (HPMP) has been developed/approved in 2011 and importation of HCFC refrigerants is being controlled.

HCFC refrigerants
Type of measure
Import license, quota, and prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2022
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MNE/SUPPL.1 Montenegro 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Other support measures Fisheries
2021: Support to improvement of marine fishery…
2021: Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - sustainable management and preservation of fishery resources and other marine organisms: assessment of available resources of fish and other marine organisms; monitoring of the situation and assessment of sustainable exploitation of fish and other marine organisms; collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort, biological, environmental and socio-economic data in the marine fishery; monitoring the population dynamics of fish, research of potential mariculture locations in the open sea, conducting research and/or introducing innovative solutions to improve the quality of the environment, introducing more selective fishing tools and gear to preserve and protect fish and other marine organisms and reduce costs of catching.
Environment related objective
To support the improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - sustainable management and preservation of fishery resources and other marine organisms.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - sustainable management and preservation of fishery resources and other marine organisms: assessment of available resources of fish and other marine organisms; monitoring of the situation and assessment of sustainable exploitation of fish and other marine organisms; collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort, biological, environmental and socio-economic data in the marine fishery; monitoring the population dynamics of fish, research of potential mariculture locations in the open sea, conducting research and/or introducing innovative solutions to improve the quality of the environment, introducing more selective fishing tools and gear to preserve and protect fish and other marine organisms and reduce costs of catching.
The Institute of Marine Biology from Kotor and the Project
Type of measure
The support is provided to the Marine Biology Institute for implementation of the annual programme of data collection in marine fisheries (DCF-DCRF),
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
150,500.00 EUR
 Implementation period
2021
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/12 Mauritius 2023
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
3.2.1 Endangered species of flora and fauna:…
3.2.1 Endangered species of flora and fauna: Mauritius together with Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands has been designated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a biodiversity hotspot. The majority of endemic Mauritian flora and fauna are considered threatened and with some 60 species of native plants believed to be already extinct.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import of wildlife under CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3.2.1 Endangered species of flora and fauna: Mauritius together with Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands has been designated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a biodiversity hotspot. The majority of endemic Mauritian flora and fauna are considered threatened and with some 60 species of native plants believed to be already extinct.
Exotic wildlife and CITES listed species
Type of measure
Import-related restrictions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2022
Keywords
Bio
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MNE/SUPPL.1 Montenegro 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Other support measures Fisheries
2021: Support to development of freshwater…
2021: Support to development of freshwater fishery and aquaculture sector - Sustainable management of freshwater fishery: Policy objective (...) strengthening control of sports fishing activities in order to protect and develop fishery waters and fish stocks; (...) improving the management of freshwater resources based on available scientific data; participation in the costs of restocking fishery waters, in accordance with Art. 23 and 24 of the Law on Freshwater Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Environment related objective
To protect and develop fishery waters and fish stocks; to improve the management of freshwater resources; to support restocking of fishery waters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Support to development of freshwater fishery and aquaculture sector - Sustainable management of freshwater fishery: Policy objective (...) strengthening control of sports fishing activities in order to protect and develop fishery waters and fish stocks; (...) improving the management of freshwater resources based on available scientific data; participation in the costs of restocking fishery waters, in accordance with Art. 23 and 24 of the Law on Freshwater Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Association of sports fishing organisations of Montenegro, the Association of sports fishing at sea and users of fish and other aquatic organisms; Scientific institution authorised by the Ministry; Faculty of Mathematics and Science - Biology Department; User of fish and other aquatic organisms and managers of natural resources.
Type of measure
Support to users of fish and other aquatic organisms and to the Association for the organisation of sport fishing events
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
100,000.00 EUR
 Implementation period
2021
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/12 Mauritius 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental goods…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental goods and services promotion, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
3.4.1 Plants, plant parts and plants products and…
3.4.1 Plants, plant parts and plants products and other regulated articles:The National Plant Protection Office (NPPO) is the official regulatory agency of the Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security that is mandated under the Plant Protection Act (PPA) of 2006 to protect the biodiversity and agricultural economy of Mauritius, from introduction of destructive exotic plant pests and diseases
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and local plants species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3.4.1 Plants, plant parts and plants products and other regulated articles:The National Plant Protection Office (NPPO) is the official regulatory agency of the Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security that is mandated under the Plant Protection Act (PPA) of 2006 to protect the biodiversity and agricultural economy of Mauritius, from introduction of destructive exotic plant pests and diseases
Fresh, dried, frozen fruits, vegetables and aromatic herbs, timber, wooden, rattan, bamboo articles, pulses, selected cereals, animal feeds, cotton, furniture, planting materials (seeds, cuttings, young plants), fresh cut flowers, and selected plant-based fertilizers, bio-fertilizers and second-hand agricultural machinery
Type of measure
Plant Import Permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2022
Keywords
Bio
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MNE/SUPPL.2 Montenegro 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Programme for Development of Manufacturing…
Programme for Development of Manufacturing Industry for 2022: The aim (...) is increasing production capacity, optimal utilization of resources, improving energy efficiency, (...).
Environment related objective
To support the optimal utilization of resources and improve energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Programme for Development of Manufacturing Industry for 2022: The aim (...) is increasing production capacity, optimal utilization of resources, improving energy efficiency, (...).
Registered micro, small and medium-sized companies and entrepreneurs who have been in the business in manufacturing industry since end of 2021 and whose registered principal activity in the Commercila Court of Montenegro and who fulfill all required conditions of the Programme.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The available funds in 2022 for the implementation of the Programme were EUR 1,000,000.00.
 Implementation period
One year
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MNE/SUPPL.2 Montenegro 2023
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions All products/economic activities
2022: Programme Line for the Circular Economy…
2022: Programme Line for the Circular Economy Support: The main objective of this program line is to minimize the impact of waste on the environment and increasing the efficiency of resource use, in order to create a contribution to sustainable development, through incentives for investment and affirmation of economic opportunities arising from waste. (...) Implementation of support measures envisaged by this line at full capacity, in the middle the timeline should contribute to increasing technological standards in a circular economy.
Environment related objective
To support on creating preconditions for a circular economy; introduction of a biological wastewater treatment system; increasing the quality and quantity of recycled water in industry; improving waste management and recycling.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2022: Programme Line for the Circular Economy Support: The main objective of this program line is to minimize the impact of waste on the environment and increasing the efficiency of resource use, in order to create a contribution to sustainable development, through incentives for investment and affirmation of economic opportunities arising from waste. (...) Implementation of support measures envisaged by this line at full capacity, in the middle the timeline should contribute to increasing technological standards in a circular economy.
Entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the program line for support of digitalization medium - sized enterprises registered in accordance with the Companies Act (...)
Type of measure
Refund up to 70% for entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises, i.e. up to 60% for medium-sized enterprises, the amount of eligible costs without VAT
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Amount budgeted for 2022 was EUR 200,000.00
 Implementation period
One year
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Recycle
Waste
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MNE/SUPPL.2 Montenegro 2023
Energy conservation and efficiency, Other…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Loans and financing All products/economic activities
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development…
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro JSC for 2022: The subsidy was provided with the goal of realization of credit lines of Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for: (...) Support for the realization of green field and brown field investments; Support for infrastructure projects, projects of environmental, local and state importance and projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency; (...).
Environment related objective
To support the realization of green field and brown field investments; to support projects of environmental projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro JSC for 2022: The subsidy was provided with the goal of realization of credit lines of Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for: (...) Support for the realization of green field and brown field investments; Support for infrastructure projects, projects of environmental, local and state importance and projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency; (...).
Beneficiaries, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2022, were entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises as defined in the Program.
Type of measure
Subsidized interest rates on the loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The total equivalent of state aid for 2022 is EUR 1,734,638.91
 Implementation period
Duration of subsidy is related to terms and conditions of specific loan.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MNE/SUPPL.2 Montenegro 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Income or price support Energy
2022: The subsidy programme in accordance with…
2022: The subsidy programme in accordance with the Energy Law for Electricity Produced from Renewable Resources: The Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030, which was adopted in 2014, has recognized the development of renewable energy sources as a strategic goal of Montenegro. The Strategy has aimed to the development of wind farms since the study of the potential of renewable sources in the territory of Montenegro had showed significant wind potential, in addition to the hydro potentials and potentials of solar energy and biomass.
Environment related objective
To incentivize electricity produced from renewable resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2022: The subsidy programme in accordance with the Energy Law for Electricity Produced from Renewable Resources: The Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030, which was adopted in 2014, has recognized the development of renewable energy sources as a strategic goal of Montenegro. The Strategy has aimed to the development of wind farms since the study of the potential of renewable sources in the territory of Montenegro had showed significant wind potential, in addition to the hydro potentials and potentials of solar energy and biomass.
Pursuant to the legal possibilities provided for in the Law on Energy and after fulfilling all prescribed conditions the companies: "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, "Kronor" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Synergy" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Hydro Bistrica" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Igma Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, (...)
Type of measure
Guaranteed price, guaranteed purchase and release of balance responsibility
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Different selling prices: range between 8 - 12 c€/kWh
 Implementation period
The period, during which all the measures are to be implemented is 12 years, beginning on the date when the Decision on acquiring the status of a privileged producer is issued.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MNE/SUPPL.2 Montenegro 2023
Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable agriculture management
 Loans and financing, Tax concessions All products/economic activities
b) Public call for early phase of startup…
b) Public call for early phase of startup development: b) The goal is to improve the startup community in Montenegro by encouraging the growth and development of existing and creating new startup enterprises. The competition supports innovative startup projects that offer solutions with potential for commercialization in the areas of S3 strategy, (...) The structure of projects per S3 priority areas is as follows: (...) 3 ICT-Sustainable agriculture and food value chain, while 1 project belongs to the ICT-Energy and sustainable environment.


Environment related objective
To support the startup community on the areas of sustainable agriculture and food value chain and energy and sustainable environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
b) Public call for early phase of startup development: b) The goal is to improve the startup community in Montenegro by encouraging the growth and development of existing and creating new startup enterprises. The competition supports innovative startup projects that offer solutions with potential for commercialization in the areas of S3 strategy, (...) The structure of projects per S3 priority areas is as follows: (...) 3 ICT-Sustainable agriculture and food value chain, while 1 project belongs to the ICT-Energy and sustainable environment.


Legal and physical persons
Type of measure
Financial support and tax exemptions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 176,272.16
 Implementation period
N/A
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Sustainable