Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§58 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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In addition to the TAC and ITQ (individual transferable quota) system, a number of other effort and gear restrictions apply including permanent closure of nursery areas; closure of spawning areas for cod during the spawning period; temporary closure of areas with excess juveniles; a 12-mile exclusion limit for large trawlers; and mesh-size limits and other equipment-related measures to reduce by-catch and catch of juveniles.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§61 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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Discards of commercial species are prohibited and all catches of commercial species must be retained and landed. Furthermore, vessel owners may not leave port to fish unless they have an adequate quota for the trip.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§64 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
Internal taxes |
Fisheries |
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Under Act No. 74/2012, vessel operators must pay a fishing fee to offset the cost of services provided by the State and as a tax on the exploitation of marine resources. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§68 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The unique geography and natural terrain provide Iceland with an unusual energy profile. Iceland is the world's largest green energy producer per capita and also has the world's highest share of renewable energy in any national total energy budget. Currently, hydro and geothermal sources supply almost all of Iceland's electricity and 85% of Iceland's total consumption of primary energy (Chart 4.6); the remainder comprises fossil fuels (refined oil), which are used entirely for transport and fisheries.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§69 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Hydropower is responsible for nearly three quarters of electricity generation, while the rest is produced through geothermal means. Around 80% of the electricity generated is consumed by the industrial sector (mainly aluminium); residential consumption is around 5%. Around 90% of space heating is through direct geothermal energy.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§72 |
Iceland |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Companies owned by the State or municipalities dominate the electricity sector. Landsvirkjun, which is wholly state-owned, is the largest energy company in Iceland, providing approximately 75% of all the electricity produced in Iceland. Furthermore, Landsvirkjun is responsible for more than 96% of all hydro generation in Iceland, and its share in total geothermal electricity generation is around 11%.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§81 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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At the time of the last review, the authorities were in the process of preparing a comprehensive energy strategy for 2020 that was to be released in 2012. The salient features of the strategy were: replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy; following an environmentally protective and precautionary approach in hydroelectric and geothermal energy production; supporting diversified industry with an emphasis on ecologically beneficial high-tech industry; sustainable utilization of all energy sources; and encouraging better energy utilization. The strategy was not concluded in 2012 as planned. The authorities stated that they are currently in the process of preparing a new comprehensive energy strategy, which they aim to publish in 2018.
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Renewable
Energy
Environment
Sustainable
Eco
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§121 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
Other measures |
Services |
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Iceland has ratified and incorporated into its laws and regulations most of the conventions and instruments adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), such as: (...) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL); (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§127 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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[Context: 4.126. The main legislation governing the tourism sector is the Tourism Administration Act (Act No. 73/2005). The Act is administered by the Icelandic Tourist Board.]
The objective of the Act is to promote the development of tourism as an economic sector and an important facet of Icelandic economic and societal activity. The guiding principles are economic efficiency, Icelandic culture, environmental protection, professionalism, and the safeguarding of consumer interests.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/361 |
S-IV§128 |
Iceland |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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The Icelandic Tourist Board is an independent authority under the Ministry of Industries and Innovation. Under the provisions of the Act, the Icelandic Tourist Board is responsible for: (...) (ii) development, quality control, and organizational issues related to tourism; that is, the implementation of a defined tourism strategy, the co-ordination of environmental and educational affairs, the dissemination of information, regional and local development, and international collaboration; (...)
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