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WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§70 |
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2009 |
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The EC continues to be devoted to multilateral action to ensure that trade rules are supportive of sustainable development, as shown by its ambitious stance in the DDA negotiations on Trade and Environment and, on the social sustainability side, by its support for appropriate special and differential treatment for developing countries across the key negotiating areas of the DDA.
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WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§71 |
European Union |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The EU has been playing a major role in the fight against climate change, actively supporting the climate change negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to agree on a new post-Kyoto climate regime at the international level and strengthening its Emission Trading System (EU ETS) domestically in order to meet aggressive carbon reduction targets.
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WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§72 |
European Union |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The EU has been persistently supporting the liberalization of trade in environmental goods and services within the DDA negotiations.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§72 |
European Union |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The EC has been pursuing early liberalization of environmental goods and services in its FTAs under negotiation.
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WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§49 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Under the Single Payment Scheme introduced with the CAP reform in 2003-4, farmers may still receive, in addition to the Single Payment Scheme, aid under other specific support schemes (direct payments) if they meet certain standards concerning public, animal and plant health, as well as the environment and animal welfare.
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WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-III§49 |
European Union |
2009 |
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The EC's rural development policy supports protection of the environment and rural landscapes.
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WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§15 |
European Union |
2009 |
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The energy and climate package, encompassing proposals on emissions trading and renewables as well as Carbon Capture and Sequestration was finally adopted by the European Parliament on 17 December 2008, following historic agreement reached by the European Council.
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Climate
Emissions
Energy
Renewable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§15 |
European Union |
2009 |
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Energy |
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A Strategic Energy Technology Plan was presented in November 2007 to accelerate the development and implementation of low carbon energy technologies and to propose the adoption of measures to improve the energy efficiency of consumer goods.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§16 |
European Union |
2009 |
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A second Strategic Energy Review was presented on 13 November 2008 with a view to further supporting the 20-20-20 climate change proposals fostering energy solidarity within Europe, and putting forward a new policy on energy networks to stimulate investment in more efficient, low-carbon energy networks.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/214 |
G-II§16 |
European Union |
2009 |
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A package of energy efficiency proposals aims to make energy savings in key areas, such as reinforcing energy efficiency legislation on buildings and energy-using products, and enhancing the role of energy performance certificates as well as inspection reports for heating and air-conditioning systems.
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