Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/265/REV.2 |
S-IV§55, 62; Table IV.5 |
Colombia |
2012 |
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The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) is the authority responsible for promoting the optimum and sustainable use of Colombia's hydrocarbons resources, managing them as a whole and reconciling the interests of society, the State and companies in the sector, while the Ministry of Mining and Energy (MME) has an information system for liquid fuels (SICOM), through which the marketing, distribution, transport and storage of liquid petroleum-based fuels, fuel alcohol and biodiesel fuel are organized, controlled and harmonized
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Bio
Energy
Environment
Sustainable
Climate
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/266/REV.1 |
S-I§35; S-G-I§145-155 |
Guinea-Bissau |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The Mining Code gives the Government a wide margin of discretionary manoeuvre as regards compensation for environmental damage (Article 90), and does not provide for any environmental impact study, although a draft law on environmental protection is apparently before the National Assembly and the Unit for Evaluation of Environmental Impact (CAIA) has been set up to carry out environmental impact studies
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/266/REV.1 |
S-T-IV§170 |
Togo |
2012 |
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Mining |
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Mining rights are linked to a particular area but holders of mining rights have the responsibility, among others, to protect the environment in accordance with the Environment Code
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/271 |
G-B-III§97 |
East African Community (EAC): Burundi |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The aim of the authorities is to support the exploration, exploitation and processing of mineral resources, while safeguarding the environment, among other things, through the strengthening of technological capacity and education and training on environmental issues
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-B-IV§303-304, 320-321 |
East African Community (EAC): Burundi |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The new Mining Code of the Republic of Burundi makes sure that artisanal miners undertake to comply with the environmental regulations and affirms the principles of rational quarry exploitation in compliance with the environmental regulations in order to support the development of the country's mineral resources and to create jobs through the profitable and sustainable exploitation of Burundi's natural resources and advantages, although reforms are needed to align the mining regulations on other more recent provisions, particularly the Environmental Code
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Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Government TPR; Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/G/271; WT/TPR/S/271 |
G-R-II§28; S-R-IV§212, 266, 279-285, 293-294 |
East African Community (EAC): Rwanda |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The MINIRENA (Ministry of Natural Resources) Mining Policy, and the OGMR (Geology and Mining Authority) strategic plan for 2010-2013 provide a roadmap, focused on developing a sustainable mining, while Rwanda's National Energy Policy and National Energy Strategy 2008-2012 for the energy sector aims at improving the standard of living of the Rwanda people in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner, by ensuring reliable and affordable domestic energy production from several sources including hydro-electricity, methane gas, solar power, biomass and petroleum; encouraging rational and efficient use of energy; and establishing environmentally sound and sustainable systems of energy production, procurement, transportation, distribution, and end-use
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Bio
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Renewable
Sustainable
Green
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-T-I§29; S-T-IV§253, 257, 267, 270 |
East African Community (EAC): Tanzania |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project (SMMRP) is a five-year (2010-14) programme co-financed by the International Development Association and the Tanzanian Government, while the Petroleum Act, approved in 2008, introduced provisions for, inter alia, public safety and environmental protection
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Bio
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§214-215, 222, 229-231, 239, 243, 248 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
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Mining |
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is mandated to establish, promote the development, strategically manage and safeguard the rational and sustainable exploitation and utilization of energy, including renewable energy, and mineral resources for social and economic development, while the legal and regulatory framework governing petroleum exploration and production includes the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, Chapter 150 of the Laws of Uganda 2000; the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Conduct of Exploration Operations) Regulations, 1993; production sharing agreements (PSAs); and various environment, wildlife, water statutes and guidelines
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Bio
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Forest
Renewable
Sustainable
Waste
Wildlife
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/289/REV.1 |
S-Summary§29 |
Peru |
2013 |
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Mining |
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Mining is a cornerstone for the Peruvian economy: it contributes about 5% to GDP, accounts for about 20% of fiscal revenues, is an important source of employment, generates almost two-thirds of export revenues, and is one of the main targets of FDI inflows. Production of basic metals (copper, zinc, molybdenum, iron and lead) and precious metals like gold and silver has declined in recent years partly due to the postponement of some new mining projects because of fears about their environmental impact.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/289/REV.1 |
S-IV§48 |
Peru |
2013 |
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Mining |
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However, some mining projects have been suspended, such as the Conga gold mine in Cajamarca, the largest in the country and valued at almost US$5 billion, owing among other things to public opposition, prompted by fears of the environmental impact of the project on the region.
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