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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.16 |
European Union: Latvia |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To support implementation of innovative environmental technologies, services and goods
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Norwegian financial mechanism 2009-2014 LV06 programme "Green industry innovation"
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Companies registered in the Republic of Latvia
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2013 - 2016
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.16 |
European Union: Latvia |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To facilitate the establishment and development of viable and competitive businesses in Latvian in green technology field, providing them with the necessary business environment and consultancy services
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support to development of green job creation and entrepreneurship
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Small and medium-sized companies incubated at Green Technology Incubator
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Type of measure
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Subsidized services and direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2013 - 2016
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.17 |
European Union: Lithuania |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To:
• Support the conservation and improvement of natural resources and biodiversity
• Support the management of aquaculture areas' landscape
• Protect traditional environmental features of aquaculture areas.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in fisheries ponds
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Small and medium-sized enterprises in the aquaculture 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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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2009 - 2014
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Keywords
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Natural resources
Fish
Conservation
Bio
Environment
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.17 |
European Union: Lithuania |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
European Fisheries Fund (EFF) |
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Environment related objective
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To help the EU's fisheries sector adapt to changes required in the sector during the period 2007-2013.
The objectives of the EFF include:
- Support the Common Fisheries Policy with a view to guaranteeing the sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the fisheries sector;
- Promote the sustainable development of inland fishing;
- Promote a sustainable balance between resources and the fishing capacity of the EU's fishing fleet;
- Foster the protection and enhancement of the environment and natural resources where related to the fisheries sector;
- Encourage sustainable development and improvement of the quality of life in areas with an active fishing industry.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
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Ship-owners, enterprises, producer organizations, public and private bodies, professional organizations, cooperatives, fishermen
To achieve its objectives the EFF targets the following priority areas (axis):
- Axis 1 Adjustment of the fleet: aid for permanent and/or temporary ceasing of fishing activities, on-board safety and working improvements, more selective gear, small-scale coastal fisheries, socio-economic measures including early retirement and retraining.
- Axis 2 Aquaculture, processing and marketing, inland fishing: diversification into new aquaculture species, environmentally-friendly aquaculture, implementation of animal health measures, processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products, support for inland fishing vessels of less than 12 metres not using towed gear.
- Axis 3 Measures of common interest: protection and development of aquatic fauna and flora, improve services offered by fishing ports, shelters and landing sites, promotion of partnerships between scientists and professionals in the fishing sector, development of new marketing and promotional campaigns, pilot projects, reassignment of fishing vessels for uses outside the fisheries sector.
- Axis 4 Sustainable development of fisheries areas: restructuring and diversification of economic activities, promotion of sea food, provision of small infrastructure (e.g. for tourism), restoration of production damaged by disasters, promotion inter-regional and trans-national cooperation, capacity building to prepare local development strategies, protection of natural and architectural heritage.
- Axis 5 Technical assistance: studies, reports, information activities and other actions relating to the implementation of the above measures.
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Type of measure
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Aid is normally in the form of grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2007 - 2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
Environment
Wildlife
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.18 |
European Union: Luxembourg |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities, Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote investment to protect the environment and implement new techniques for the rational use of energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Aid scheme for the protection of the environment, the rational use of energy and the production of energy from renewable sources, in force since 18 February 2010 - Promotion of environmentally sound technologies
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Enterprises meeting the criteria in Articles 4 to 9 of the Law
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Type of measure
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Capital subsidy (aid)
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Expiration of the Law on 31 December 2015.
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Keywords
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Environment
Energy
Renewable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.19 |
European Union: Malta |
2015 |
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All products/economic activities |
Investment Aid Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To promote undertakings which carry out eligible activities, including eco-innovations, waste treatment and environmental solutions.
In particular, undertakings engaged in:
a. Waste Treatment
For the purposes of this support measure, "waste treatment" means the operation of physical, thermal, chemical or biological process, and includes sorting, which changes the characteristics of the waste in order to reduce its volume or hazardous nature, facilitate its handling or enhance recovery;
b. "Eco-Innovation Services" and "Environmental Solutions"
For the purposes of this support measure, "eco-innovation" means an innovation resulting in significant and demonstrable progress towards the goal of sustainable development, through reducing impacts on the environment or achieving a more efficient and responsible use of resources, including energy.
The operation of "eco-innovation services" and "environmental solutions" that significantly prevent, reduce or reverse the negative impacts of human activities on the environment is eligible for assistance.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Investment Aid Scheme
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Qualified undertakings that carry out any of the eligible activities listed
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
The entitlement of aid may be exceptionally converted to other forms of aid (e.g. Grants; Low-interest loans; Interest rebates; Loan guarantees; Rent rebates)
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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1 January 2013 - 31 December 2014
The duration of this aid scheme terminated on 31 December 2013.
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Keywords
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Waste
Environment
Bio
Hazardous
Sustainable
Natural resources
Energy
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.19 |
European Union: Malta |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the development of micro enterprises and the self-employed. The support measure covers expenses for systems which help to save energy or to produce alternative energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Tax Credits for Micro Enterprises and the Self Employed (also known as Micro Invest)
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Receivers of the support are micro enterprises.
Eligible expenses include: Investment in acquiring machinery, technology, apparatus or instruments which enhance the operations, including systems which help to save energy or to produce alternative energy; and Investment required to become compliant with regulations including Health and Safety, Environmental directives and Physical access.
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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1 January 2013 - 31 December 2014
The duration of this aid scheme terminated on 31 December 2013.
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Keywords
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Energy
Environment
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.19 |
European Union: Malta |
2015 |
Waste management and recycling |
Grants and direct payments |
Other |
Exploratory Award FP7 Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To assist micros and SMEs to increase their research and development linkages with research performers in the European Union and third country partners
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Exploratory Award FP7 Scheme
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Undertakings eligible for assistance under this aid scheme are SMEs. Assistance covers one or more of the identified areas, which include waste treatment and environmental solutions.
Eligible projects have to be sustainable, value-added and trans-national.
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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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1 January 2013 - 31 December 2014
The duration of this aid scheme terminated on 31 August 2013.
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Keywords
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Waste
Environment
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.19 |
European Union: Malta |
2015 |
Waste management and recycling |
Grants and direct payments |
Other |
Innovative Start-Up Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To support innovative start-up undertakings that show a potential for job creation and economic growth by part-financing costs incurred during their setting-up phase
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Innovative Start-Up Scheme
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Start-up SMEs engaged in the identified activities, which include waste treatment and environmental solutions
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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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1 January 2013 - 31 December 2014
The duration of this aid scheme terminated on 31 December 2013.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.19 |
European Union: Malta |
2015 |
Waste management and recycling |
Grants and direct payments |
Other |
Small Start-Up Grants Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To support business start-ups at their early stage of development
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Small Start-Up Grants Scheme
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Eligible undertakings under this scheme are small and autonomous undertakings which have been created less than five years ago engaged in the identified activities, which include waste treatment and environmental solutions
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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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1 January 2013 - 31 December 2014
The duration of this aid scheme terminated on 31 December 2013.
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Keywords
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