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As part of its Economic Vision 2030, Bahrain is striving for sustainable development through economic diversification away from oil. In order to achieve this long-term vision, in 2008, a National Economic Strategy was developed by the EDB and coordinated with relevant ministries. The main aim of the strategy is to transform Bahrain into a knowledge-based economy that is competitive and sustainable. The main focus is on existing high-potential, labour-intensive sectors where both the private sector and the Government can play crucial complementary roles.

FDI is not allowed in the administration and maintenance of natural forest. According to amended Notification No. 1/2013 of the Myanmar Investment Commission, FDI is allowed in the following areas, as authorized by the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry: national parks; wood-based industries and related businesses; ecotourism; production businesses aimed at reducing carbon emissions; extraction (logging) on the basis of a long lease (reserved, protected public forest); breeding of genetically modified organisms and living modified organisms by importing and distributing these organisms; high technology research for the forestry sector, such as production and conservation of good quality teak; establishment of forest plantation (e.g. teak, hardwood, rubber, bamboo, rattan); development of high technology, research and human resources in forestry; extraction of natural resources in forest land and forest-covered land at the disposal of the Government; and importing, exporting, breeding, and production of plant and animal species.

In July 2013, the President issued an Executive Order on Combating Wildlife Trafficking in order to enhance U.S. Government efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. The Executive Order established a Presidential Task Force to develop and implement a National Strategy for combating wildlife trafficking. The National Strategy was issued in February 2014, and establishes three strategic priorities: (1) strengthening the enforcement of laws and the implementation of international agreements protecting wildlife; (2) reducing the demand for illegal wildlife and related products; and (3) working cooperatively with other governments, the private sector, and civil society to enhance global commitment to combat wildlife trafficking. The National Strategy provides that the United States will engage with existing and future free trade agreement partners to take measures to combat wildlife trafficking and to make wildlife trafficking a priority topic for cooperation and capacity building. (…)

(...) A range of initiatives and measures have continued to improve fisheries' management and thus the sustainability of fish stocks for the long-term viability of the sector.

The major challenges that the country faced led to a new vision for development that matched national aspirations. It laid down priorities and major strategic approaches to address all the challenges, in particular those relating to employment, increased income, equal opportunities and shared prosperity, enhanced competitiveness, regional and social development, and the establishment of sustainable development.

At the central level, the Ministry of Power is responsible for the administration of the Electricity Act 2003 as well as issues related to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and rural electricity schemes. (…) Other related Ministries include the Ministry of Coal, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

As responsible/green tourism is gathering momentum, the aim of Government is to steer Mauritius onto a greener growth path. Already, initiatives are being taken by operators to mitigate the negative impacts on our natural resources e.g adoption of environmental friendly, energy and water-saving devices. However, Government and private operators need to go even further in their commitment towards the protection and preservation of the environment.

In 2015, the agreement provided for fishing opportunities for some 100 EU boats, without maximum catch volumes other than for small pelagics. However, some fishing zones and some fisheries are excluded from the agreement because of the exploitation of stocks. In consideration, the EU makes an annual financial contribution of €40 million, part of which is earmarked for implementing the sectoral development strategy. Fishing licence fees are also owed, together with other fees calculated for each vessel on the basis of fishing volumes. Thus, in the case of tuna vessels, these other fees are fixed at €35 per tonne fished in the Moroccan fishing zone. In 2015, the price of a tonne of tuna on world markets fluctuated around €1,500. The vessels must embark Moroccan seamen and land part (at least 28%) of their catch in Moroccan ports.

Canada also continues to pursue cooperation and dialogue on environmental matters of shared interest through the cooperative frameworks established in its environment agreements negotiated in parallel to FTAs. In the context of these agreements, Canada has engaged in cooperation activities focusing on themes such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, contaminated sites management and environmental enforcement, with a view to strengthening environmental governance frameworks and enhancing collaboration and information sharing. Moreover, in support of global efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and its negative environmental and economic impacts, Canada is working toward ratification of the Food and Agriculture Organization's Port State Measures Agreement in a timely manner.

Under the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for the Production Sector 2012-2016, the main objectives of fisheries policy are to promote the sustainable development of fishing as a contribution to food security and a source of employment and income and to ensure that hydrobiological resources are used in a way that is consistent with environmental protection and the conservation of biodiversity.