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From 2008 to 2012, China accumulatively closed down backward production capacities of 117 million tonnes in iron-making, 78 million tonnes in steel production, and 775 million tonnes in cement. Accordingly, China's energy consumption per GDP unit lowered by 17.2% and chemical oxygen demand and total sulfur dioxide emission respectively dropped by 15.7% and 17.5% respectively. In 2013, the energy consumption per GDP unit dropped by another 3.7%. Chemical oxygen demand and emissions of sulfur dioxide, ammonia nitrogen, nitrogen oxides dropped respectively by 2.9%, 3.5%, 3.1% and 4.7% respectively.

Export promotion schemes are aimed at helping exporters to explore and expand markets, improve product quality, and upgrade product image. Trade promotion activities include organizing trade fairs and trade missions, providing market information, and establishing e-platforms for exporters. Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), a non-profit organization, is responsible for implementing major trade promotion programmes and projects. In continuation of trade promoting measures in the New Cheng Ho Plan, the BOFT runs several specific programmes such as the Industrial Image Promotion Project, the Project to Promote Most-Value Products in Emerging Markets, and the Green Trade Promotion Project. The authorities note there are no restrictions on industries and companies participating in these programmes. In 2012, NT$790 million was spent on trade promotion programmes run the BOFT.

There is no legislation regarding GMOs. The authorities indicated that the importation of GMOs is not subject to special procedures or restrictions. Dominica is a contracting party to the IPPC, and a member of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. It is not a member of the OIE.

In the Doha Round, Tonga has expressed an interest in the negotiations to impose disciplines on fisheries subsidies and, together with its African, Caribbean, and Pacific Island (ACP) partners, Tonga is a "W52 Sponsor".[9] (…)

(…) The MEUFTA (Malaysia-European Free Trade Agreement) negotiations which commenced on 6 Dec 2010 is a comprehensive FTA covering 13 working groups which include market access for goods, services, investment, competition policy, intellectual property rights, government procurement as well as sustainable development issues covering labour and environment.

(…) Moreover, the OECS States are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, such as hurricanes and other extreme weather events including droughts, which are now being exacerbated by the adverse impacts of global climate change. These disasters effectively reduce the domestic capital stock, lead to an increase in the cost of capital through high replacement rates, and force States to resort to additional borrowing to aid recovery efforts.

(…) Restrictions on foreign ownership principally apply in specific areas such as: atomic energy operations; oil pipeline right of way; the mining of coal and certain minerals, or petroleum exploration; and certain fishing operations. (…)

The objective of this Climate Plan is to reconcile environmental protection with sustainable economic development.

(...) Using the multilateral mechanism, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has assisted developing country members with social and economic development. Measures undertaken included donations to international institutions, the establishment of special funds to cooperate with international institutions, and project collaboration with international institutions. In this last regard, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu's International Cooperation and Development Fund maintains cooperation with international development banks, covering education, development of small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

Projects subject to verification (approval) are those listed in the Catalogue of Investment Projects Subject to Government Verification , while most of the other projects not included in it are subject to record-filing. Verification (i.e. approval), requires the examination of the investment project, and a number of conditions need to be met, including those related to the environmental impact of the project and to land use. (...)