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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Aid to Enterprises - Decision of the Flemish…
Aid to Enterprises - Decision of the Flemish Government of 26 February 2016 regarding the granting of aid to small and medium-sized enterprises for entrepreneurship-encouraging services and SME growth Subsidy (SME e-Wallet + SME growth subsidy): (...) The promotion of aid for SMEs in order to stimulate them to obtain specialized external advice or training is a positive element for the sustainability and results of the enterprises. (...) Staring from 2023 the SME growth subsidy scheme is amended (...) and will focus on 4 themes (...) sustainable and circular entrepreneurship (...).
Environment related objective
To support SME's working on sustainable and circular entrepreneurship
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid to Enterprises - Decision of the Flemish Government of 26 February 2016 regarding the granting of aid to small and medium-sized enterprises for entrepreneurship-encouraging services and SME growth Subsidy (SME e-Wallet + SME growth subsidy): (...) The promotion of aid for SMEs in order to stimulate them to obtain specialized external advice or training is a positive element for the sustainability and results of the enterprises. (...) Staring from 2023 the SME growth subsidy scheme is amended (...) and will focus on 4 themes (...) sustainable and circular entrepreneurship (...).
SME's
Type of measure
Financial aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: EUR 41.81 million for the SME E-Wallet and EUR 11.59 million for the SME Growth Subsidy; 2022: EUR 42.74 million for the SME e-Wallet and EUR 10.09 million for the SME Growth Subsidy.
 Implementation period
2016 - 2023
Keywords
Recycle
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2023 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions All products/economic activities
Walloon Region: Aid for SMEs: The incentives…
Walloon Region: Aid for SMEs: The incentives created to assist the socio-economic development of the Walloon Region are awarded, via a grant decision by the Walloon Region, to any natural or legal person that undertakes to carry out one or more operations aimed at achieving sustainable development and promoting job creation.
Environment related objective
To support any natural or legal person that undertakes to carry out one or more operations aimed at achieving sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Walloon Region: Aid for SMEs: The incentives created to assist the socio-economic development of the Walloon Region are awarded, via a grant decision by the Walloon Region, to any natural or legal person that undertakes to carry out one or more operations aimed at achieving sustainable development and promoting job creation.
SME's
Type of measure
Investment premium (non-repayable premium); Tax exemption
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: EUR 86.39 million; 2022: EUR 80.60 million
 Implementation period
No time-limit has been fixed for the implementation of the scheme and the budget is adopted annually.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2023 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions All products/economic activities
Walloon Region: Aid for Disadvantaged Regions: In…
Walloon Region: Aid for Disadvantaged Regions: In order to assist the sustainable development of the Region, the Government, within the specific budgetary limits set annually, may grant incentives to large enterprises which have operational headquarters situated in a development zone in the Walloon Region and which have an investment programme significantly contributing to sustainable development and in favour of new economic activity in the area concerned.
Environment related objective
To contribute to sustainable development and in favour of new economic activity in the area concerned.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Walloon Region: Aid for Disadvantaged Regions: In order to assist the sustainable development of the Region, the Government, within the specific budgetary limits set annually, may grant incentives to large enterprises which have operational headquarters situated in a development zone in the Walloon Region and which have an investment programme significantly contributing to sustainable development and in favour of new economic activity in the area concerned.
Disadvantaged Regions
Type of measure
Investment grant (non-repayable grant); exemption from real estate tax
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: EUR 24.19 million; 2022: 24.33 EUR million
 Implementation period
No time-limit has been fixed for the implementation of the scheme and the budget is adopted annually.
Keywords
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/16 Australia 2023
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Fisheries, Other
1. All plants, parts of plants and plant products…
1. All plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, marine animals and insects), animal products, soil and other items of biosecurity risk. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Environment related objective
To manage the risk of introduction of pests and disease that could damage plant, animal or human health or the environment, to implement Australia's obligations under CITES, by regulating international trade in wildlife and wildlife products, to contribute to the protection and conservation of species that are endangered, or could become endangered, and to facilitate legal, sustainable trade in wildlife
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. All plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, marine animals and insects), animal products, soil and other items of biosecurity risk. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
All plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, marine animals and insects), animal products, soil and other items of biosecurity risk.
Type of measure
Import permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Conservation
Environment
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/16 Australia 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
3. Asbestos: Under the Customs (Prohibited…
3. Asbestos: Under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations), the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Work Health and Safety Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Environment related objective
To reduce and prevent occupational and environmental exposures to asbestos fibres, and the possible adverse health outcomes attributed to these exposures.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Asbestos: Under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations), the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Work Health and Safety Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Asbestos
Type of measure
Conditional prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.3 European Union: Bulgaria 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Operational Programme "Innovation and…
Operational Programme "Innovation and Competitiveness 2014-2020": (...) Priority axis 3: "Energy and effective usage of the resources" and the following schemes: "Energy efficiency for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)" (SA. 49451 and SA.45511); "Increasing the energy efficiency in large enterprises" (SA. 49452 and SA.47618); "Support for Pilot and Demonstration of Resource Efficiency" (SA.50078);
Environment related objective
To promote effective usage of energy and resources of enterprises by applying new solutions, techniques, and methods.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Operational Programme "Innovation and Competitiveness 2014-2020": (...) Priority axis 3: "Energy and effective usage of the resources" and the following schemes: "Energy efficiency for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)" (SA. 49451 and SA.45511); "Increasing the energy efficiency in large enterprises" (SA. 49452 and SA.47618); "Support for Pilot and Demonstration of Resource Efficiency" (SA.50078);
Aid is granted to beneficiaries (selected after fulfilment of rules and procedure previewed under the Operational program) from the manufacturing industry; 85% co financing from the European Regional Development Fund (EFRD) and 15% co financing from the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The total is not specified
 Implementation period
The terms are specified in the Guidance for application for granting financial aid under the Operational program and defer for each measure.
Keywords
Energy
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.3 European Union: Bulgaria 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Environmental protection: Support to…
Environmental protection: Support to Environmental Protection: Support to energy intensive users (case No. SA.45861): Support to compensate energy intensive users (EIUs) for part of the surcharge to finance the support for renewable electricity.
Environment related objective
To compensate energy intensive users (EIUs) for part of the surcharge to finance the support for renewable electricity.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental protection: Support to Environmental Protection: Support to energy intensive users (case No. SA.45861): Support to compensate energy intensive users (EIUs) for part of the surcharge to finance the support for renewable electricity.
Beneficiaries are industrial companies active in a sector listed in Annex 3 of the EEAG and industrial companies with an electro intensity of at least 20% which are active in a sector listed in Annex 5 of the EEAG.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: BGN 7.820 million; 2022: BGN 0.000 million.
 Implementation period
1 August 2015 – 31 December 2021.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/16 Australia 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Other environmental risks mitigation
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Other…
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Agriculture, Manufacturing
10. Genetically modified organisms: The Gene…
10. Genetically modified organisms: The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) and corresponding state and territory laws provide a nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. This includes the creation or import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs.
Environment related objective
To manage the risks of working with GMOs and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with GMOs under Article 8(g) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Genetically modified organisms: The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) and corresponding state and territory laws provide a nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. This includes the creation or import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs.
Genetically modified organisms
Type of measure
Import related requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Genetic
MEAs
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.3 European Union: Bulgaria 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
Support for renewable energy generation in…
Support for renewable energy generation in Bulgaria (SA. 51542 - Changes to the scheme of support to production from renewable energy sources (RES) in Bulgaria): The primary objective is environmental protection through promotion of energy production from renewable energy sources. The state support for renewable energy is necessary in order to achieve the national target for the share of renewable energy in the gross final energy consumption of the country in 2020 as established in Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.
Environment related objective
To promote environmental protection through promotion of energy production from renewable energy sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for renewable energy generation in Bulgaria (SA. 51542 - Changes to the scheme of support to production from renewable energy sources (RES) in Bulgaria): The primary objective is environmental protection through promotion of energy production from renewable energy sources. The state support for renewable energy is necessary in order to achieve the national target for the share of renewable energy in the gross final energy consumption of the country in 2020 as established in Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.
Beneficiaries are producers of electricity from renewable sources, with the exception of hydroelectric power plants with an installed capacity of more than 10 MW.
Type of measure
Grant (preferential purchase prices to renewable energy producers).
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: BGN 712.173 million; 2022: BGN 253.334 million.
 Implementation period
1 July 2018 – 31 December 2035
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.3 European Union: Bulgaria 2023
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Fruit and Vegetables: Producer organisations: to…
Fruit and Vegetables: Producer organisations: to improve the competitiveness and market orientation of the fruit and vegetables sector; (...) and enhance environmental safeguards. The support measures include:(...) b) environmental measures, particularly those relating to water, and methods of production respecting the environment, including organic farming;
Environment related objective
To support environmental measures, particularly those relating to water, and methods of production respecting the environment, including organic farming
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fruit and Vegetables: Producer organisations: to improve the competitiveness and market orientation of the fruit and vegetables sector; (...) and enhance environmental safeguards. The support measures include:(...) b) environmental measures, particularly those relating to water, and methods of production respecting the environment, including organic farming;
Funding is available for producer organisations recognized by the Member State.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: EAGF – EUR 0.13 million; National Budget – EUR 0.34 million; 2022: EAGF – EUR 0.09 million; National Budget – EUR 0.21 million.
 Implementation period
Not specified
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Water