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4.82. The Government had noteworthy ambitions for the mining sector during the period under review. In 2016, a new Mining Code was enacted so that the sector could serve as a driver of sustainable economic development. (...)

4.83. The Mining Code also lays down rules for the sustainable use of resources. It requires mining operators to comply with the principles of the EITI and the Kimberly Process (KP).

4.90. (...) In 2014, 57.56% of total energy production was derived from hydroelectricity, 21.6% from publicly owned thermal power, 20.79% from thermal self generation and 0.06% from renewable energies.

4.92. Cameroon's energy policy stems from Vision 2035 and the Growth and Employment Strategy Paper (DSCE 2010 20) and is implemented through sectoral planning documents: the Electricity Sector Development Plan up to 2035; the strategy to promote access to and use of domestic gas in Cameroon; the Rural Electrification Master Plan; and the Three Year Emergency Plan (2015 17). Its aims include ensuring an adequate, efficient, reliable and clean energy supply; developing and guaranteeing access to modern energy services over the long term; and leveraging energy to promote the competitiveness of Cameroon's industries.

1.2. In February 2021, the EU set out its new trade strategy in the Trade Policy Communication ("2021 Trade Policy Communication"). Responding to the challenges the EU faces and the political priorities of supporting the green and digital transitions, the new strategy was based on (...)

1.3. The new strategy [In February 2021, the EU set out its new trade strategy in "2021 Trade Policy Communication".] was underpinned by openness, sustainability and assertiveness.
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b. Sustainability – because trade policy needs to do what it can to support sustainable development, including combatting climate change, minimising its negative effects, and supporting adaptation, while also promoting sustainable environmental practices and labour rights.
c. Assertiveness – because in a world of geopolitical, economic, and environmental transition, the EU needs to be able to effectively defend its interests and enforce its rights.

2.7. (...) In 2020, the EU unveiled its Next Generation EU (NGEU) recovery plan with the aim to support the recovery of EU countries from pandemic and foster the green and digital transitions. Financial support under the NGEU reaches EUR 750 billion and it is channelled through seven programmes in the form of grants (EUR 390 billion) and loans (EUR 360 billion). (...)

2.8. Following Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU has launched the REPowerEU Plan with the objective to end the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels. The plan aims at fostering energy savings, diversification of energy supplies and accelerated roll-out of renewable energy. (...)

3.1. Against the backdrop of major transformations such as the green and digital transitions, as well as serious geopolitical tensions, global rules-based trade and trade cooperation with the WTO at its core is more important than ever. (...)

3.3. MC12 delivered significant outcomes. The WTO has been able (i) to show that it remains relevant and responsive to current challenges with outcomes in health, food security, and sustainability; and (ii) to equip itself for the future with the commitment to WTO reform. The fisheries subsidies agreement achieved two strategic objectives: integrating sustainability into WTO rules and reinforcing disciplines on subsidies. (...)