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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10 Chinese Taipei 2019
Air pollution reduction, Natural resources…
Air pollution reduction, Natural resources conservation, Other environmental risks mitigation
Import licences Manufacturing
6. The licensing of imports of oil and petroleum…
6. The licensing of imports of oil and petroleum products specified below is regulated by the "Petroleum Administration Act". The importer is required to submit an approval from the Bureau of Energy, MOEA to customs for clearance.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. The licensing of imports of oil and petroleum products specified below is regulated by the "Petroleum Administration Act". The importer is required to submit an approval from the Bureau of Energy, MOEA to customs for clearance.
Oil and petroleum products
Type of measure
Import and product license
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force 4 June 2014
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/UKR/12 Ukraine 2019
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Import licences Manufacturing
1. The import of ozone-depleting substances and…
1. The import of ozone-depleting substances and products that may contain ozone-depleting substances is subject to licensing. This system for import licensing aims at protecting the environment from ozone-depleting substances to comply with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol on the substances that deplete the ozone layer.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against ozone-depleting substances; MEA implementation (Montreal Protocol).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. The import of ozone-depleting substances and products that may contain ozone-depleting substances is subject to licensing. This system for import licensing aims at protecting the environment from ozone-depleting substances to comply with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol on the substances that deplete the ozone layer.
Ozone depleting substances
Type of measure
Import and product license
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 27 December 2018
Keywords
Environment
Climate
Ozone
MEAs
Government Procurement GPA/LEGIS/JPN/1 Japan 2019
Environmental goods and services promotion,…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Environmentally friendly consumption
Public procurement Not specified
The original Basic Policy "Basic Policy for…
The original Basic Policy "Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by the cabinet decision in February 2001 based on the "Act on Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" (hereinafter referred to as "Act") which went into effect in January 2001. In February 2019, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 1 item and the revision of the evaluation criteria for 24 items were adopted by the cabinet decision.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by promoting environment-friendly goods and services.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The original Basic Policy "Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by the cabinet decision in February 2001 based on the "Act on Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" (hereinafter referred to as "Act") which went into effect in January 2001. In February 2019, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 1 item and the revision of the evaluation criteria for 24 items were adopted by the cabinet decision.
Procurement of eco-friendly goods and services
Type of measure
Public procurement
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Eco
Government Procurement GPA/LEGIS/JPN/2 Japan 2019 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Public procurement Not specified
Basic Policy for the Promotion of Contracts…
Basic Policy for the Promotion of Contracts considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities" under the "Act on Promotion of Contracts of the State and Other Entities, which Show Consideration for Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, etc. The original Basic Policy was adopted by the cabinet decision in December 2007, based on the Act which went into effect in November 2007. In February 2019, the revision of the Basic Policy for addition of the basic matters concerning contracts related to building operation maintenance was adopted by the cabinet decision.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by reducing greenhouse gases' emissions; Climate change mitigation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Basic Policy for the Promotion of Contracts considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities" under the "Act on Promotion of Contracts of the State and Other Entities, which Show Consideration for Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, etc. The original Basic Policy was adopted by the cabinet decision in December 2007, based on the Act which went into effect in November 2007. In February 2019, the revision of the Basic Policy for addition of the basic matters concerning contracts related to building operation maintenance was adopted by the cabinet decision.
Public procurement contracts
Type of measure
Public procurement
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 April 2020
Keywords
Environment
Emissions
Climate
Green
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/958 Senegal 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Other environmental requirements Services
The decree, issued under Law No. 2011-01 of 24…
The decree, issued under Law No. 2011-01 of 24 February 2011 on telecommunications, addresses matters such as:
(…)

4. compliance with basic environmental protection requirements and physical and urban planning rules.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment with basic environmental protection requirements and physical and urban planning rules.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The decree, issued under Law No. 2011-01 of 24 February 2011 on telecommunications, addresses matters such as:
(…)

4. compliance with basic environmental protection requirements and physical and urban planning rules.
Telecommunications
Type of measure
Other environmental requirements
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 14 December 2016
Keywords
Environment
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/959 European Union, Armenia 2019 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements Services
The EU–Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced…
The EU–Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) contains a political, sectoral cooperation and a trade part, complemented by institutional provisions. In its trade part, the Agreement provides for the liberalization of trade in services within the meaning of Article V of the GATS. The Trade title of the Agreement also contains provisions such as on trade in goods, technical barriers to trade, competition (including subsidies), State Owned Enterprises, public procurement, Intellectual Property Rights (including geographical indications), Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures, customs cooperation, sustainable development, and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism. The Agreement does not include tariff liberalization, nor mandatory technical regulatory alignment in the area of goods.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on trade and sustainable development.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The EU–Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) contains a political, sectoral cooperation and a trade part, complemented by institutional provisions. In its trade part, the Agreement provides for the liberalization of trade in services within the meaning of Article V of the GATS. The Trade title of the Agreement also contains provisions such as on trade in goods, technical barriers to trade, competition (including subsidies), State Owned Enterprises, public procurement, Intellectual Property Rights (including geographical indications), Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures, customs cooperation, sustainable development, and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism. The Agreement does not include tariff liberalization, nor mandatory technical regulatory alignment in the area of goods.
Services
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in trade agreements
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 1 June 2018
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/977 Thailand 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Regulation affecting movement or transit Services, Chemicals, Other
Hazardous Substance Act, No. 4, B.E. 2562 (2019) …
Hazardous Substance Act, No. 4, B.E. 2562 (2019)
• A person making a transit of a hazardous substance shall notify the competent official before each transit and after receiving the notification, the competent official shall issue a transit license as an evidence of notification.
• A transit license received from the notification shall be valid according to a period specified in such transit license but shall not exceed forty-five days since its issuance date.
• A transit operator shall be a juridical person that operates the hazardous substance import and export business that is registered in Thailand.
• A hazardous substance requested for transit shall be brought out of the Kingdom within five days after release from the Customs House where the hazardous substance has entered the Kingdom.
• "Transit" Notification, applying for permission and issuance of a transit license shall be in accordance with rules, procedures and conditions set forth by the competent office with recommendation of the Committee, which is published in the Government Gazette, and which shall at least have a prescription requiring an insurance to be made for any expenses that may occur from a destruction or treatment of a hazardous substance.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the transit of hazardous substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Substance Act, No. 4, B.E. 2562 (2019)
• A person making a transit of a hazardous substance shall notify the competent official before each transit and after receiving the notification, the competent official shall issue a transit license as an evidence of notification.
• A transit license received from the notification shall be valid according to a period specified in such transit license but shall not exceed forty-five days since its issuance date.
• A transit operator shall be a juridical person that operates the hazardous substance import and export business that is registered in Thailand.
• A hazardous substance requested for transit shall be brought out of the Kingdom within five days after release from the Customs House where the hazardous substance has entered the Kingdom.
• "Transit" Notification, applying for permission and issuance of a transit license shall be in accordance with rules, procedures and conditions set forth by the competent office with recommendation of the Committee, which is published in the Government Gazette, and which shall at least have a prescription requiring an insurance to be made for any expenses that may occur from a destruction or treatment of a hazardous substance.
Movement of hazardous substances.
Type of measure
Regulations affecting movement or transit
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 30 April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/984 European Union 2019
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
Other environmental requirements, Other support…
Other environmental requirements, Other support measures
Services, Energy
This directive updates the existing one and…
This directive updates the existing one and introduces a binding EU-wide target for energy from renewable sources in EU final energy consumption. In particular, this directive:
• clarifies and creates some concepts (e.g. renewable s self-consumers, renewable energy communities);
• frames the design of support schemes by Member States;
• establishes how joint projects between Member States and third countries shall be accounted under this directive;
• streamlines administrative procedures;
• revises the rules on guaranties of origin;
• contains rules on access to and operation of the grids;
• contains new rules on district heating and cooling;
• promotes the use of renewable energy in transport; and
• provides that Member States shall establish enabling frameworks for power purchase agreements.
Environment related objective
To promote use of renewable energy sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This directive updates the existing one and introduces a binding EU-wide target for energy from renewable sources in EU final energy consumption. In particular, this directive:
• clarifies and creates some concepts (e.g. renewable s self-consumers, renewable energy communities);
• frames the design of support schemes by Member States;
• establishes how joint projects between Member States and third countries shall be accounted under this directive;
• streamlines administrative procedures;
• revises the rules on guaranties of origin;
• contains rules on access to and operation of the grids;
• contains new rules on district heating and cooling;
• promotes the use of renewable energy in transport; and
• provides that Member States shall establish enabling frameworks for power purchase agreements.
Energy from renewable sources
Type of measure
Binding energy targets
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 24 December 2018
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Renewable
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/BDI/1 Burundi 2019
Waste management and recycling, MEAs…
Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other
Second Schedule Prohibited and restricted goods…
Second Schedule
Prohibited and restricted goods generally: (...) Part A(8) Hazardous wastes and their disposal as provided for under the base conventions; (...)
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by listing hazardous goods under the Basel Convention under the prohibited list
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Second Schedule
Prohibited and restricted goods generally: (...) Part A(8) Hazardous wastes and their disposal as provided for under the base conventions; (...)
Certain waste materials
Type of measure
Import/export ban and restrictions
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/BDI/1 Burundi 2019
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection, Natural resources conservation
Ban/Prohibition Other
(…) Part B(6) Ossein and bones treated with acid;
(…)
Part B(6) Ossein and bones treated with acid;
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by preventing trade in wildlife and wildlife products.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
(…)
Part B(6) Ossein and bones treated with acid;
Animals and animal products
Type of measure
Import/export ban and restrictions
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Wildlife

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