Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/332/REV.1 |
S-IV§45 |
Maldives |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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During the period under review, policy in the sector was governed by two masterplans. The objectives under the Third Tourism Master Plan (2007-2011) were to:(...) ensure environmental sustainability in the development and operation of all tourism products, and strive for global excellence in environmentally-responsible tourism (...) The Strategic Action Plan for Tourism under the Fourth Tourism Masterplan 2013-2017 aims at: (...) managing environment and conservation issues; (...)
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Environment
Sustainable
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/332/REV.1 |
S-IV§49 |
Maldives |
2016 |
Sectors |
Internal taxes |
Services |
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(...) During the review period, tourism tax policy has undergone some changes in an effort to better align taxes with industry realities. Currently, the Government collects six different taxes from tourism and tourism‐related activities: (...) the Bed-Night Tax at US$8 (previously US$6) per accommodation bed per night that was scheduled to cease at the end of 2013 but was extended until 31 December 2014 and replaced by a green tax as of November 2015; (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/332/REV.1 |
S-IV§50 |
Maldives |
2016 |
Sectors |
Risk assessment |
Services |
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Maldives continues to promote environmentally sustainable tourism. Development and operational controls for the tourism sector, particularly for tourist resorts, are primarily defined in the Regulation on the Protection and Conservation of Environment in the Tourism Industry (2006), and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations (2012). [60] The former provides: guidelines for planning, construction and operation of tourist facilities from an environmental and conservation perspective; specific controls for high impact developments through mandatory impact mitigation measures; and, a framework to undertake and submit environmental monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. In line with Clauses 15, 19 and 26 of the Maldives Tourism Act (Law 2/99), a regulation for the submission of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), published on 3 August 2015, requires a detailed Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report by a certified surveyor to be submitted to the Ministry of Tourism prior to any development on the land/island.
[60] More information about the environmental requirements governing the sector is available in WTO document WT/TPR/S/221/Rev.1, 5 November 2009; and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (2013).
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Environment
Sustainable
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/332/REV.1 |
S-IV§72 |
Maldives |
2016 |
Sectors |
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
Services |
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(...) To address environmental challenges from tourism and infrastructure development, the United Nations is encouraging the development of a comprehensive long-term national climate change adaptation strategy which could help mobilize grants and concessional loans.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/332/REV.1 |
S-IV§73 |
Maldives |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Services |
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(...) The Transport Authority of Maldives (under the Ministry of Economic Development) regulates and promotes the development of maritime and land transport. It also sets policies to mitigate the negative impact of transport on the environment, sets vessel and vehicle safety standards, and implements land and maritime regulations. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/332/REV.1 |
S-Table-A3.4 |
Maldives |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table A3.4 Public enterprises of the Republic of Maldives
Name Proportion of shareholding Field of industry
GoM Private sector
Waste Management Corporation Limiteda 100% Waste management
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Maldives Green Fund 100% Environment & renewable energy
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Waste
Environment
Renewable
Energy
Green
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/333 |
G-IV§4 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Other |
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Reforming current agricultural policy was influenced by two central concerns; the scarcity of water resources and ensuring food security. Considering that the Arabian Peninsula is one of the world's driest regions, with rainfall averaging less than 130 millimeters per year, water is becoming the main determinant and the biggest challenge for the development of the agricultural sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Agricultural irrigation relies heavily on limited and non-renewable groundwater resources and accounts for the largest share of water consumption, amounting to 86.5 % of total water consumed in the Kingdom. Consequently, in the absence of alternative water resources, groundwater is being depleted at a very fast rate. The sustainable use of water is thus a top priority for the Kingdom.
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Natural resources
Renewable
Sustainable
Water
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/333 |
G-IV§5 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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Therefore, the Kingdom has recently made a strong policy shift towards enhancing sustainable development in the agricultural sector, including reform of domestic support policy. This has helped in restructuring the crop cultivation pattern, resulting in reduced areas of high water consuming crops, such as wheat and barley and more recently fodder crops.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/333 |
G-IV§6 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Sectors |
Investment measures |
Agriculture |
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The Ninth Development Plan (2010-2014) aimed to continue restructuring the agricultural sector, in order to enhance production of highly water-efficient crops; develop and improve the efficiency of agricultural markets; and improve the level and effectiveness of extension services, particularly for small farmers. Moreover, the Plan aims to encourage investment in the agricultural sector and improve the entire agricultural value chain, and continue to consolidate regional and international cooperation and partnerships, in order to achieve food security, maintain natural resources and preserve the environment.
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Natural resources
Environment
Conservation
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/333 |
G-IV§7 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Agriculture |
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Although the government decision to phase-out wheat production in Saudi Arabia was primarily targeted at saving water resources, the Government realized that many Saudi farmers switched from wheat cultivation to producing fodder crops, such as alfalfa and other green grass, which consume three times the amount of water needed for wheat production. The total area cultivated with fodder crops increased from 161,000 ha in 2007 to 196,000 ha in 2013 and total fodder production has increased from about 3 million MT in 2008 to nearly 4 million MT in 2013. Therefore, the Saudi government has recently issued a new decree to phase-out green fodder production gradually over three years, depending on imports to meet the country's green forages requirements.
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Natural resources
Conservation
Water
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