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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/MUS Mauritius 2023 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Rainwater Harvesting Scheme: (...) The scheme…
Rainwater Harvesting Scheme: (...) The scheme provides partial funding as grant for acquisition of appropriate equipment to collect, store and supply of rainwater on-farm for the sole purpose of agricultural production.
Environment related objective
To encourage crop/livestock farmers 'harvest' rainwater to optimise use of water resources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Rainwater Harvesting Scheme: (...) The scheme provides partial funding as grant for acquisition of appropriate equipment to collect, store and supply of rainwater on-farm for the sole purpose of agricultural production.
Individual planters/breeders registered with the SFWF; Cooperative societies/companies engaged in the commercial production of food crops, ornamentals and livestock.
Type of measure
A grant of 50% on investment costs
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Rs 1,000,000
 Implementation period
Annual basis
Keywords
Natural resources
Water
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/13 Mauritius 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
3.4.1 Plants, plant parts and plants products…
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 2023
Keywords
Wildlife
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NOR Norway 2023
Alternative and renewable energy, Environmentally…
Alternative and renewable energy, Environmentally friendly consumption
 Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Renewable energy and technology for value added…
Renewable energy and technology for value added in agriculture aid scheme (Name changed from The Bioenergy Scheme in 2019)
Environment related objective
To promote the production and use of bioenergy as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil energy.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Renewable energy and technology for value added in agriculture aid scheme (Name changed from The Bioenergy Scheme in 2019)
The scheme applies to all types of companies, all regions and all sectors.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2019: NOK 77 million; 2020: NOK 87 million; 2021: NOK 97 million; 2022: NOK 112 million
 Implementation period
The scheme was established in 2003, and the duration is dependent on annual allocations. Prolonged and modified from 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2025.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NOR Norway 2023 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Tax concessions Energy
Exemptions in the CO2 Tax on Mineral Products:…
Exemptions in the CO2 Tax on Mineral Products: The CO2 tax on mineral products was introduced 1 January 1991. As of 2022, the tax encompasses nearly all uses of fossil fuels that are not encompassed by the European Emission Trading System (EU ETS). As of 2022, the standard rate is equivalent to 766 NOK per ton of CO2, Thus, the tax base is broad and the tax rate is high compared to similar taxes that have been established or proposed in other countries.
Environment related objective
To reduce emissions of CO2 from combustion of mineral products (fossil fuels).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Exemptions in the CO2 Tax on Mineral Products: The CO2 tax on mineral products was introduced 1 January 1991. As of 2022, the tax encompasses nearly all uses of fossil fuels that are not encompassed by the European Emission Trading System (EU ETS). As of 2022, the standard rate is equivalent to 766 NOK per ton of CO2, Thus, the tax base is broad and the tax rate is high compared to similar taxes that have been established or proposed in other countries.
Mineral oil, Petrol, Natural gas, LPG
Type of measure
Tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Expenditure for 2021: Natural gas and LPG in chemical reduction etc: NOK 45 million; Commercial greenhouses: NOK 30 million; Expenditure for 2022: Natural gas and LPG in chemical reduction etc: NOK 100 million; Commercial greenhouses: NOK 25 million;
Implementation period
Starting date: 1 September 2010.
Keywords
Emissions
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NOR Norway 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable fisheries management, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Tax concessions Fisheries
Carbon tax compensation scheme: Norway…
Carbon tax compensation scheme: Norway implemented full carbon tax 1 January 2020 on fuel to fishing vessels. In order to give the fleet some time to adapt to this new situation we at the same time introduced a new compensation scheme. A scheme which aims to establish incentives towards more fuel-efficient fishery. The system means that vessels with a high turnover will be better off while vessels with a lower turnover will benefit less from this system.
Environment related objective
To compensate fishing vessels in the transition to the use of the carbon tax
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Carbon tax compensation scheme: Norway implemented full carbon tax 1 January 2020 on fuel to fishing vessels. In order to give the fleet some time to adapt to this new situation we at the same time introduced a new compensation scheme. A scheme which aims to establish incentives towards more fuel-efficient fishery. The system means that vessels with a high turnover will be better off while vessels with a lower turnover will benefit less from this system.
Fishing vessels can apply for compensation for the Carbon-tax the following year (2023 for 2022). The arrangement means that individual vessels are compensated according to their share of the first hand value within their vessel group.
Type of measure
Compensation for carbon tax
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Balanced budget 2021: NOK 255 million; Balanced budget 2022: NOK 255 million
 Implementation period
Duration has not been specified.
Keywords
Emissions
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NOR Norway 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Forestry
Subsidies for Forest Management Planning: The…
Subsidies for Forest Management Planning: The objective is to stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forest management including: Active short and long term utilisation of the forest resources; Preservation and enhancement of forest functions related to biological diversity, landscape, and cultural and recreational values.
Environment related objective
To stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forest management; to preserve and enhave forest functions related to biological diversity, landscape
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for Forest Management Planning: The objective is to stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forest management including: Active short and long term utilisation of the forest resources; Preservation and enhancement of forest functions related to biological diversity, landscape, and cultural and recreational values.
Forest properties with more than 1 hectare. Provided a given area coverage of pre-ordered individual forest management plans, the grant covers resource registration surveys of larger designated areas and preparation of forest management plans on individual properties. Area registrations provide data for forest inventory and resource overviews. The programme also supports capacity building on application of the forest management plan.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: NOK 32 million; 2022: NOK 30 million.
 Implementation period
Starting date: 1971. Duration is not specified. Dependent on annual budgets.
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Forest
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NOR Norway 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Forestry
Subsidies for Industrial and Environmental…
Subsidies for Industrial and Environmental Purposes in Forestry: To stimulate value-adding forestry activities and long-term investments like silviculture and forest roads, as well as to enhance environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape, cultural inheritance and recreational activities.
Environment related objective
To stimulate value-adding forestry activities and long-term investments like silviculture and forest roads, as well as to enhance environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape, cultural inheritance and recreational activities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for Industrial and Environmental Purposes in Forestry: To stimulate value-adding forestry activities and long-term investments like silviculture and forest roads, as well as to enhance environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape, cultural inheritance and recreational activities.
The grant is eligible for all categories of forest owners and all properties exceeding 1.0 hectare of productive forestland. (...) Granted measures can be silviculture, pre-commercial thinning, construction and reconstruction of forest roads, conservation and enhancement of environmental values in forest and harvesting of round wood in difficult terrain
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: NOK 204 million; 2022: NOK 170 million
 Implementation period
Duration is not specified. Dependent on annual budget.
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Natural resources
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Manufacturing
1. Asbestos-containing materials: Imports of…
1. Asbestos-containing materials: Imports of asbestos-containing products under the Imports and Exports (Asbestos-containing Products) Prohibition Order 2016 require consent (in the form of a permit) from the Environmental Protection Authority. A permit is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order.
Environment related objective
To limit the import of asbestos-containing products to reduce the risk to people of exposure to asbestos
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Asbestos-containing materials: Imports of asbestos-containing products under the Imports and Exports (Asbestos-containing Products) Prohibition Order 2016 require consent (in the form of a permit) from the Environmental Protection Authority. A permit is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order.
Asbestos-containing products
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
6. Endangered, threatened species: Under the…
6. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending on: the Appendix in which the species is listed; the age of the specimen; and the nature of the specimen (e.g. personal effects, scientific samples, etc.). All parts and derivatives of species are included. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.
Environment related objective
To ensure that harvesting for trade does not impact the long-term survival of endangered species in the wild under CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending on: the Appendix in which the species is listed; the age of the specimen; and the nature of the specimen (e.g. personal effects, scientific samples, etc.). All parts and derivatives of species are included. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.
Species listed in the CITES appendices
Type of measure
Import, export, re-export, and introduction from the sea documentation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NOR Norway 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation, Environmental goods and services promotion, Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
National Environmental Program: The aims of the…
National Environmental Program: The aims of the national program are to ensure that various types of agricultural landscapes are maintained and that valuable biotopes and cultural heritage are attended to and taken care of. Given that agricultural land in Norway constitutes only 3% of the total area, it is important to safeguard environmental goods, (...). Furthermore, the program is aimed at contributing to an agricultural production that leads to the least possible pollution and loss of nutrients.
Environment related objective
To support environmental programmes in the agricultural sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Environmental Program: The aims of the national program are to ensure that various types of agricultural landscapes are maintained and that valuable biotopes and cultural heritage are attended to and taken care of. Given that agricultural land in Norway constitutes only 3% of the total area, it is important to safeguard environmental goods, (...). Furthermore, the program is aimed at contributing to an agricultural production that leads to the least possible pollution and loss of nutrients.
The economic measures under the environmental programs shall cover the additional costs linked to the participation in the program through the maintenance of the agricultural landscape and other environmental requirements, and represent payments for the production of environmental goods. (...) Organic production is subject to separate support programs.
Type of measure
Payments per decare and payments for grazing animals
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2020 (million NOK): Grazing Support: 987,4; Acreage and cultural landscape scheme: 4061,4; Support to organic production: 118,2; 2021 (million NOK): Grazing Support: 1040,2; Acreage and cultural landscape scheme: 4119,3; Support to organic production: 124,2
 Implementation period
Not specified in the notification
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Natural resources
Organic
Pollution