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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/NOR Norway 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Tax concessions Energy
Exemptions in the CO2 Tax on Mineral Products: …
Exemptions in the CO2 Tax on Mineral Products:
The CO2 tax on mineral products was introduced 1 January 1991. As of 2020, the tax encompasses nearly all uses of fossil fuels that are not encompassed by the European Emission Trading System (EU ETS). As of 2020, the standard rate is equivalent to 545 NOK per ton of CO2, Thus, the tax base is broad and the tax rate is high compared to similar taxes that have been established or proposed in other countries.
Environment related objective
To reduce emissions of CO2 from combustion of mineral products (fossil fuels).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Exemptions in the CO2 Tax on Mineral Products:
The CO2 tax on mineral products was introduced 1 January 1991. As of 2020, the tax encompasses nearly all uses of fossil fuels that are not encompassed by the European Emission Trading System (EU ETS). As of 2020, the standard rate is equivalent to 545 NOK per ton of CO2, Thus, the tax base is broad and the tax rate is high compared to similar taxes that have been established or proposed in other countries.
Mineral Products
Type of measure
Tax concession.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Starting date: 1 September 2010.
The scope of the CO2 tax was extended to include natural gas and LPG from 1 September 2010
Keywords
Emissions
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/NOR Norway 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Forestry
Subsidies for Forest Management Planning: The…
Subsidies for Forest Management Planning:
The objective is to stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forest management including:
• Active short and long term utilisation of the forest resources.
• Preservation and enhancement of forest functions related to biological diversity, landscape, and cultural and recreational values.
Environment related objective
To stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forest management
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for Forest Management Planning:
The objective is to stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forest management including:
• Active short and long term utilisation of the forest resources.
• Preservation and enhancement of forest functions related to biological diversity, landscape, and cultural and recreational values.
The subsidy is available to forest properties with more than 1 hectare
Type of measure
Grants.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Starting date: 1971. Duration is not specified. Dependent on annual budgets.
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Forest
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/NOR Norway 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Forestry
Subsidies for Industrial and Environmental…
Subsidies for Industrial and Environmental Purposes in Forestry
Environment related objective
To stimulate value-adding forestry activities and long-term investments like silviculture and forest roads, as well as to enhance environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape, cultural inheritance and recreational activities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for Industrial and Environmental Purposes in Forestry
The grant is eligible for all categories of forest owners and all properties exceeding 1.0 hectare of productive forestland.
Type of measure
Grants.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration is not specified. Dependent on annual budget.
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/NOR Norway 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture National Environmental Program
Environment related objective
the program is aimed at contributing to an agricultural production that leads to the least possible pollution and loss of nutrients.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Environmental Program
The payments under the National Environmental program include payments per decare and payments for grazing animals.
Type of measure
The economic measures under the environmental programs shall cover the additional costs linked to the participation in the program through the maintenance of the agricultural landscape and other environmental requirements, and represent payments for the production of environmental goods
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2018 until 31 December 2019
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/NZL New Zealand 2021
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Primary Growth Partnership (PGP): The PGP is a…
Primary Growth Partnership (PGP):
The PGP is a government-industry partnership initiative (industry contributions must be at least 60% of the total programme funding) that will invest in significant programmes of research and innovation to boost productivity, economic growth and the sustainability of New Zealand's primary, forestry and food sectors.
Environment related objective
To boost productivity and sustainability in the primary, forestry and food sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Primary Growth Partnership (PGP):
The PGP is a government-industry partnership initiative (industry contributions must be at least 60% of the total programme funding) that will invest in significant programmes of research and innovation to boost productivity, economic growth and the sustainability of New Zealand's primary, forestry and food sectors.
Companies or consortia from the primary, forestry and food sector industries are eligible to participate in the PGP
Type of measure
Grant for a maximum of 40% of eligible costs.

Programmes approved before December 2015 were eligible for up to 50% Crown funding.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The PGP funding programme has now been closed to new applications. The last year for new applications was 2017/18. The final year of contract payments will be 2026.

The PGP has been replaced by the Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures programme. The first year for applications under the Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures programme was 2019.
Keywords
Forest
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/NZL New Zealand 2021
Environmental goods and services promotion,…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
Sustainable Food and Fibre Future (SFFF): (...) …
Sustainable Food and Fibre Future (SFFF):
(...)
The extent of sustainable benefits to New Zealand and/or New Zealanders relative to the commercial returns to the non-government investor is the key criteria in determining the level of government funding.
Environment related objective
The SFFF funds transformative programmes through partnerships and grants to create more value, develop capability and deliver economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Food and Fibre Future (SFFF):
(...)
The extent of sustainable benefits to New Zealand and/or New Zealanders relative to the commercial returns to the non-government investor is the key criteria in determining the level of government funding.
Companies or consortia from the primary, forestry, fishery and food sector industries are eligible to participate in the SFFF.
Type of measure
The SFFF is a co-investment fund between government and non-government investors.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
There was no fixed duration for this programme at inception.
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Forest
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/NZL New Zealand 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing,…
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing, Other support measures
 All products/economic activities Provincial Growth Fund (PGF)
Environment related objective
To increase environmental sustainability and help in addressing climate change
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Provincial Growth Fund (PGF)
Loans, grants or equity are provided to:

• Local Authorities (Regional Council, District Council, Unitary Authorities);
• Government Departments;
• Charitable Trusts;
• Companies;
• Incorporated Societies;
• Māori Trusts; and
• Partnerships.
Type of measure
Can take the form of loans, grants or equity.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Climate
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/PHL Philippines 2021 Environmental goods and services promotion Tax concessions Energy
Downstream Oil Industry: To liberalize and…
Downstream Oil Industry: To liberalize and deregulate the downstream oil industry in order to ensure a truly competitive market under a regime of fair prices, adequate and continuous supply of environmentally clean and high quality petroleum products
Environment related objective
To ensure an adequate and continuous supply of environmentally clean and high quality petroleum products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Downstream Oil Industry: To liberalize and deregulate the downstream oil industry in order to ensure a truly competitive market under a regime of fair prices, adequate and continuous supply of environmentally clean and high quality petroleum products
a. RA No. 8479 registered projects and/or accredited producers and distributors in the downstream oil industry; and
b. Qualified BOI-registered enterprises, which should apply to avail of the incentives.
Type of measure
a. Income tax holiday;
b. Minimum tax and duty of three percent (3%) and value-added tax (VAT) on imported capital equipment;
c. Tax credit on domestic capital equipment;
d. Exemption from contractor's tax;
e. Unrestricted use of consigned equipment;
f. Exemption from taxes and duties on imported spare parts; and
g. Such other applicable incentives under Article 39 of Executive Order No. 226.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Clean
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/PHL Philippines 2021 Sustainable mining management Tax concessions Mining Mining
Environment related objective
Promote rational exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of the country's mineral resources in order to enhance national growth in a way that effectively safeguards the environment and protects the rights of affected communities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Mining
Qualified BOI-registered enterprises with valid exploration Permit, mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA), Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA), quarry permit, or mineral processing permit, whichever is applicable.
Type of measure
Tax concessions.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/PHL Philippines 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Tax concessions Energy Renewable Energy
Environment related objective
a. Accelerate the exploration, development and use of renewable energy resources for power generation;
b. Achieve energy self-reliance;
c. To reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels;
d. Minimize the country's exposure to price fluctuations;
e. Adoption of clean energy to mitigate climate change;
f. Promote socio-economic development in rural areas; and
g. Increase the utilization of Renewable Energy by providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Renewable Energy
a. RA No. 9513 registered RE projects and equipment manufacturers/suppliers; and
b. Qualified BOI-registered enterprises, which should apply to avail of the incentives.
Type of measure
h. Tax exemption on carbon credits;
i. Cash incentive of Renewable Energy developers for Missionary Electrification
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
In effect and ongoing.
Keywords
Clean
Climate
Energy
Environment
Renewable