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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/ISL Iceland 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2019: Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy…
2019: Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms:
The aim of the agreement is to provide the agricultural sector with a framework conducive to creating economic value and to making the most of opportunities present in the country's rural areas, for the benefit of farmers, consumers and society at large. This development must be founded on specificity, sustainability and diversity.
Environment related objective
To support sustainable agriculture development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2019: Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms:
The aim of the agreement is to provide the agricultural sector with a framework conducive to creating economic value and to making the most of opportunities present in the country's rural areas, for the benefit of farmers, consumers and society at large. This development must be founded on specificity, sustainability and diversity.
Support is provided for dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms (greenhouse).
Type of measure
Agricultural subsidies in Iceland is mostly provided through direct payments, based on payment entitlements, which are directly or indirectly coupled with production factors. Direct payments are provided to cattle (mainly dairy) and sheep producers, and, on a smaller scale, to certain greenhouse producers.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The time of application of the agricultural agreements between the Government and the Farmer´s Association from 1st January 2017 until the end of 2026.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/ISL Iceland 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2020: Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy…
2020: Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms:
(...) The aim of the agreement is to provide the agricultural sector with a framework conducive to creating economic value and to making the most of opportunities present in the country's rural areas, for the benefit of farmers, consumers and society at large. This development must be founded on specificity, sustainability and diversity. (...)
Environment related objective
To support sustainable agriculture development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: Agricultural Agreements; Payments to dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms:
(...) The aim of the agreement is to provide the agricultural sector with a framework conducive to creating economic value and to making the most of opportunities present in the country's rural areas, for the benefit of farmers, consumers and society at large. This development must be founded on specificity, sustainability and diversity. (...)
Support is provided for dairy farms, sheep farms and horticulture farms (greenhouse).
Type of measure
Agricultural subsidies in Iceland is mostly provided through direct payments, based on payment entitlements, which are directly or indirectly coupled with production factors. Direct payments are provided to cattle (mainly dairy) and sheep producers, and, on a smaller scale, to certain greenhouse producers.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The time of application of the agricultural agreements between the Government and the Farmer´s Association from 1st January 2017 until the end of 2026.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/ISR Israel 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Renewable Energy: The Renewable Energy Technology…
Renewable Energy: The Renewable Energy Technology Center supports technological ventures and R&D projects starting from the stages of applied academic research and early stage entrepreneurship. The center enables testing and trials for products undergoing development and demonstration. The Center is operated by the private sector, composed of strategic investors and an academic institute. The Center's activities are carried out in development areas in the southern part of the country (Eilat region).
Environment related objective
To assist companies and entrepreneurs that are developing, or interested in developing, a product integrating an innovative technology that has economic potential in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Renewable Energy: The Renewable Energy Technology Center supports technological ventures and R&D projects starting from the stages of applied academic research and early stage entrepreneurship. The center enables testing and trials for products undergoing development and demonstration. The Center is operated by the private sector, composed of strategic investors and an academic institute. The Center's activities are carried out in development areas in the southern part of the country (Eilat region).
Companies and entrepreneurs who wish to carry out projects that require technological R&D in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields.
The Renewable Energy Technology Center supports projects in relevant technological fields, such as solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage and more.
Type of measure
Financial support of 85% of R&D expenditures is available for projects that have not previously received government support as part of one of the Authority's programs, except for the Primary sub-program of the Renewable Energy Technology Center.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ceased activity in 2020.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/ISR Israel 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improving…
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improving Energy Efficiency Programme
Environment related objective
To encourage investments in energy efficiency projects and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improving Energy Efficiency Programme
The subsidy is provided to an entity that owns or has the rights for at least 5 years lease over a plot of land and wishes to carry out an energy efficiency project, or to an Energy Service Company (ESCO) that has a license from the Ministry of Energy.
Type of measure
Grants are given for the costs of preliminary planning of energy efficiency project, expenses for the purchase and installation of equipment and machinery, and technologies required to upgrade or replace existing technologies.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Terminated at the end of 2020.
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021 Other environmental risks mitigation Grants and direct payments Energy Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme.
Environment related objective
To prepare a system to respond to a major oil spill disaster at home or abroad.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme.
Petroleum Association of Japan.
Type of measure
Grant.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy was started in April 1990. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Energy
Natural disaster
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021 Sustainable mining management Loans and financing Mining Mine Pollution Control Loans.
Environment related objective
To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Mine Pollution Control Loans.
Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.
Type of measure
Loan.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy was initiated in February 1973. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Energy
Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into…
Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas Suppliers.
Environment related objective
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local-city gas suppliers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas Suppliers.
Local city-gas suppliers.
Type of measure
Grant/Interest rate subsidy.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy was started in April 1985. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Loans and financing Energy
Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce…
Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas.
Environment related objective
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local-city gas suppliers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas.
Development Bank of Japan.
Type of measure
Interest rate subsidy.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy was started in April 1985. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidy for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower…
Subsidy for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development.
Environment related objective
To promote the development of hydropower, an indigenous energy resource, and reduce the initial generation cost of small and medium-scale hydropower projects by providing subsidy to cover a part of the construction costs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development.
Private companies.
Type of measure
Grant.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/1986 - 3/2020.
Keywords
Energy
Indigenous
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidy for demonstration project for high…
Subsidy for demonstration project for high efficiency gas turbine technology.
Environment related objective
To develop the high efficiency gas turbine for electric utility industry and to improve power generation efficiency from the viewpoint of energy saving and CO2 reduction.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for demonstration project for high efficiency gas turbine technology.
Private companies.
Type of measure
Grant.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy was started in April 2012 and will end in March 2021.
Keywords
Energy