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G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2017 |
Waste management and recycling |
Grants and direct payments |
Other, Services |
Waste oil management financed by waste oil charges |
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Environment related objective
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Environmental protection
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Waste oil management financed by waste oil charges
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Enterprises which have made a contract on waste oil management with the Ministry of Environment
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Indeterminate
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2017 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Operational aid to wind power in Åland |
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Environment related objective
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Environmental protection, to increase electricity production based on wind power
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Operational aid to wind power in Åland
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Eligible for the support are only new installations which are connected to the electricity network. The installation has to be located on Åland territory or territorial waters of Åland. All beneficiaries of the aid system have to be participants of the Nordic electricity markets. Eligible installation has to be totally new.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Valid until 18.08.2017
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To contribute to the achievement of the following objectives: promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture; and promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture areas.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme for Finland
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Beneficiaries can include fishermen, fishermen organisations, firms in the fisheries, aquaculture, and fish processing sectors, SMEs, producer organisations, professional organisations, fisheries local actions groups (FLAGs) and cooperatives. A big amount of the funds are allocated to public bodies for the purposes of, inter alia, fisheries control, data collection, maritime surveillance and technical assistance for the fisheries administration.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The programme period is 2014 - 2020 but payments can be made until 31.12.2023.
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Keywords
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Fish
Environment
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2017 |
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Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Development Loan Fund |
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Environment related objective
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(a) To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban to upgrade their vessels to standards required for operations outside Hong Kong waters, switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort);
(b) To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors to switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort); and
(c) To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Development Loan Fund
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(a) Owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban;
(b) Capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors; and
(c) Fish farmers.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2016 - 17 (i.e. April 2016 - March 2017)
Duration of the subsidy: This is an ongoing scheme, except the loans under item (a) which are no longer available and will be terminated when all the outstanding loans are repaid.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Climate
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To provide loans for fishermen to meet their operational and sustainable development needs, including the repair and replacement of fishing vessels, gear and equipment; assisting fishermen to tide over the annual fishing moratorium
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund
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Members of a registered fishermen's co-operative society or a registered fishing company; or a local fisherman who:
• holds a valid fishing vessel licence issued by the Marine Department;
• is a bona fide fisherman;
• markets or intends to market his catches through FMO; and
• fulfills other requirements as specified by FMO.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2016 - 17 (i.e. April 2016 - March 2017)
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To contribute to fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries industry and bring benefits to the operations of the local fisheries community as a whole
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund
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Local registered fisheries co-operatives, non-profit making fisheries organisations, non-governmental organisations or social enterprises; and academic and research institutions in Hong Kong
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2016 - 17 (i.e. April 2016 - March 2017)
Duration of the subsidy: The Fund is open to applications since July 2014.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2017 |
Waste management and recycling |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Recycling Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the recovery and recycling of waste as well as the sustainable development of the recycling industry thus reducing disposal at local landfills
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Recycling Fund
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Projects which demonstrate potential to:
(i) raise the quantity and quality of recyclables recovered from the waste stream as well as those of recycled products, thus reducing disposal at local landfills;
(ii) promote the development of markets for recycled products, thus providing greater impetus to local landfill diversion; and
(iii) enhance the overall capability, capacity, efficiency and skills as well as market information of the recycling industry, thus facilitating its sustainable development.
Eligible applicants include enterprises involved in recycling related operations and non-profit distributing organisations such as professional bodies, trade and industry organisations, research institutes and other industrial support organisations, either a statutory organisation or organisation, registered under the laws of Hong Kong.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2016 - 17 (i.e. April 2016 - March 2017)
Duration of the subsidy: The Fund was launched in October 2015 and is open for applications for five years.
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Keywords
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Recycle
Waste
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/ISL |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To integrate environmental issues in agricultural policy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms (Budget items No: 04-801, 04-805 & 04-807)
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Dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms (greenhouse)
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Type of measure
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Direct payments based on payment entitlements, which are directly or indirectly coupled with production factors
1. Dairy farmers
Milk producers receive direct payments from the Government on milk delivered to dairies. The annual quantity must be within t; wool:
Sheep farmers receive support from the Government based on quantity and quality of wool produced.
4. Horticulture farmers:
Horticulture farmers producing cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes in greenhouses, mainly under artificial lighting receive dire
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015
Duration of the subsidy: The time of application of the agricultural agreements between the Government and the Farmer's Association until the end of 2016. On 1 January 2017 new agreements came into force.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/ISL |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To integrate environmental issues in agricultural policy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms (Budget items No: 04-801, 04-805 & 04-807)
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Dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms (greenhouse)
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Type of measure
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Direct payments based on payment entitlements, which are directly or indirectly coupled with production factors
1. Dairy farmers:
Milk producers receive direct payments from the Government on milk delivered to dairies. The annual quantity must be within; wool:
Sheep farmers receive support from the Government based on quantity and quality of wool produced.
4. Horticulture farmers:
Horticulture farmers producing cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes in greenhouses, mainly under artificial lighting receive direc
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2016
Duration of the subsidy: The time of application of the agricultural agreements between the Government and the Farmer's Association until the end of 2016. On 1st January 2017 new agreements came into force.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/315/JPN |
Japan |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and ivory industries for the losses they have suffered from due to the trade ban by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries
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Non-profit associations which conduct consulting services or maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. for the bekko and ivory industries; and SMEs in this sector
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2015 - 3/2016
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was started in April 1991, and will end in March 2017. There is no time limit attached to it.
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Keywords
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