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(…) Incentives offered to promote the use of green energy include (…) a 50% reduction of the registration duty for electric cars (introduced in the 2009 Budget).

(…) Additionally, to encourage renewable energy and to offset the high cost of production without passing the cost onto the consumer, the Government has, since 2010, subsidized the difference between the price of renewable energy (solar, wind and hydro) produced by private companies and the marginal cost of producing electricity by the CEB. A Renewable Energy Development Plan is being finalized.

Table A2. 1 Summary of the institutional framework of Mauritius
Non-judicial complaint- handling bodies:
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Environment Appeal Tribunal: addresses appeals relating to environmental maters
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Table A3. 3 Import prohibitions, 2014
Product: Ivory and Tortoise
Rationale for prohibition: Shell Conservation of endangered species

Table A3. 3 Import prohibitions, 2014
Product: Underwater fishing guns
Rationale for prohibition: Environmental protection

Table A3. 3 Import prohibitions, 2014
Product: The following items containing C.F.C's (Chloroflurocarbons) and HCFCs (Hydrochlroflurocarbons) as refrigerant or blowing agent: refrigerators, freezers, refrigerating cabinets, showcases, counters and other refrigerating or freezing furnitures, chilling units, coolers, airconditioners (including motor vehicle airconditioners), automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating refrigerating devices, cold-room equipment, refrigerated transport vehicles, refrigerator insulation, freezer insulation, foam packings, dehumidifiers, fishing boat refrigeration equipment, and styrofoam
Rationale for prohibition: Protection of environment

Table A3. 3 Import prohibitions, 2014
Product: Batteries containing mercury
Rationale for prohibition:Environmental protection

Table A3. 3 Import prohibitions, 2014
Product: Fishing hook of small size
Rationale for prohibition:Protection of marine fauna

[A roadmap on the ocean economy has been finalized and sets out the initial clusters where actions will be focused in the short-medium-and long term] These clusters are:
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6 Marine renewable Energies;
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The need to diversify and extend the range and quality of tourism product whilst preserving the scenic beauty is increasingly being felt. Much emphasis is now being laid on heritage and cultural tourism, which, according to the World Tourism Organisation is expected to account for over 20% of the travel industry in the next 20 years.