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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/USA/8 United States of America 2011
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals, Other
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Energy…
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended
Nuclear substances
Type of measure
Import licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
Regional Trade Agreements WT/REG296/N/1 European Union, Korea, Republic of 2011 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements Not specified
The Agreement contains comprehensive provisions…
The Agreement contains comprehensive provisions on Trade and Sustainable Development, amongst others
Environment related objective
To include provisions related to sustainable development in RTA
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Agreement contains comprehensive provisions on Trade and Sustainable Development, amongst others
Government
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in RTA
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going since 1 July 2011
Keywords
Sustainable
Regional Trade Agreements WT/REG300/N/1 India, Japan 2011 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The Agreement covers cooperation including the…
The Agreement covers cooperation including the fields of environment and energy
Environment related objective
To include co-operation provisions related to the environment in RTA
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Agreement covers cooperation including the fields of environment and energy
Government
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in RTA
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going since 1 August 2011
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Regional Trade Agreements WT/REG277/N/2
Japan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Malaysia,…
Japan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
 2011 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The Agreement covers economic cooperation in the…
The Agreement covers economic cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and the environment
Environment related objective
To include co-operation provisions related to the environment in RTA
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Agreement covers economic cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and the environment
Government
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in RTA
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going since 1 December 2008 (Singapore, Japan, Viet Nam, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Myanmar), 1 January 2009 (Brunei Darussalam), 1 February 2009 (Malaysia), 1 June 2009 (Thailand), 1 December 2009 (Cambodia), and 1 July 2010 (Philippines)
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Fish
Forest
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/HRV/P/4 Croatia 2011 General environmental protection Intellectual property measures All products/economic activities Patent Act and Act on Amending the Patent Act
Environment related objective
To grant a compulsory license if the exploitation of the patented invention is necessary to protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Patent Act and Act on Amending the Patent Act
Inventions
Type of measure
Compulsory licence
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Genetic
Labelling
Conservation
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/GEO/O/1; IP/N/1/GEO/P/5; IP/N/1/GEO/G/2 Georgia 2011 Biodiversity and ecosystem Intellectual property measures Agriculture, Forestry
Law on New Breeds of Animals and Varieties of…
Law on New Breeds of Animals and Varieties of Plants
Environment related objective
To prohibit the use of methods of genetic engineering in breeding animal husbandry and plant propagation material
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law on New Breeds of Animals and Varieties of Plants
Breeds of animal; Plants
Type of measure
Compulsory licence
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Forest
Wildlife
Genetic
Conservation
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/KOR/D/3 Korea, Republic of 2011
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and…
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Intellectual property measures Services
Design Protection Act and of the Enforcement…
Design Protection Act and of the Enforcement Decree of the Design Protection Act
Environment related objective
To accelerate the examination of applications for design registration directly related to green technology (referring to technology to minimize emission of green-house gases or pollutants by saving energy and resources and efficiently utilizing them technology to reduce greenhouse gases, technology to raise efficiency in using energy, clean production technology, clean energy technology, technology for resources circulation and environmentally friendly technology (including related convergence technology))
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Design Protection Act and of the Enforcement Decree of the Design Protection Act
Inventions
Type of measure
Patent registration procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Green
Conservation
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/KOR/G/2 Korea, Republic of 2011
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Water management and conservation
 Intellectual property measures Agriculture
Agricultural Products Quality Control Act …
Agricultural Products Quality Control Act (related to geographical indications) and the Enforcement Decree of the Agricultural Products Quality Control Act
Environment related objective
To promote agricultural environments management, such as soil and water and hazardous elements that could persist in agricultural products, such as agricultural chemicals, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants or noxious organisms in each stage of the production, management after harvest (including the storage, cleaning, dry, sorting, cutting, mixing and packaging of agricultural products) and distribution of agricultural products to secure the safety of agricultural products and preserve agricultural environments
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agricultural Products Quality Control Act (related to geographical indications) and the Enforcement Decree of the Agricultural Products Quality Control Act
Good agricultural practices
Type of measure
Certification
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Clean
Environment
Genetic
Hazardous
Organic
Soil
Labelling
Conservation
Water
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/KOR/P/4 Korea, Republic of 2011
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and…
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Intellectual property measures Services
Patent Act and Enforcement Decree of the Patent…
Patent Act and Enforcement Decree of the Patent Act
Environment related objective
To accelerate the examination of a patent application directly related to green technology (referring to such technology that minimizes emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants by saving energy and resources and making use of them efficiently throughout the whole process of social and economic activities, such as technology related to reducing greenhouse gases, raising the efficiency of energy utilization, pollution-free production, clean energy, recycling resources, and eco-friendliness (including related convergence technology))
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Patent Act and Enforcement Decree of the Patent Act
Inventions
Type of measure
Patent registration procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Pollution
Recycle
Green
Conservation
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/OMN/C/2 Oman 2011 General environmental protection Intellectual property measures Forestry, Manufacturing
Law of Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights (Royal…
Law of Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights (Royal Decree 65/2008)
Environment related objective
To dispose of pirated goods outside the commercial channels should the destruction causes harms to the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law of Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights (Royal Decree 65/2008)
Books, booklets, articles, pamphlets and other written works; Computer programs and databases whether readable from the computer or other; Works that are orally recited such as lectures, speeches, discussions and other oral works; Dramatic, musical and choreographic works, silent shows (pantomimes) and other works made for acting performance; Musical compositions with or without words; Audio-visual works; Works of drawing, painting, architecture, sculpture, lithography, printing on fabric, wood or metals, and any similar works in fine arts; Photographic works and similar; Works of applied and plastic arts either handcrafted or industrial; Illustrations, geographical maps, plans, sketches, and three-dimensional works related to geography, topography, or architecture
Type of measure
Criminal procedures and penalities
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Labelling
Plastic