Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-III§3 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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(…) (1) CO2 Levy or CO2 Rebate scheme based on the CO2 emission of motor cars (2011), (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-III§29 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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Under a CO2 levy/rebate scheme on motor vehicles introduced in 2011, a rebate is deducted from the excise duty payable on an imported car if its CO2 emission per kilometre falls below the threshold of 150 grams. The threshold is revised yearly.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-III§31 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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Other price and market based measures |
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The MID (Maurice Ile Durable Project) levy is collected on various fuels and a levy is collected on various energy-inefficient household appliances (refrigerators, dishwashing machines, ovens, household room air conditioners, tumble dryers, and electric lamps). The authorities noted that, these are measures to protect the environment in the context of the Maurice Ile Durable project (see section 4.2).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-III§3 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
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(…) excise duty based on energy efficiency index of electrical apparatus and appliances (2013) have been introduced for environment protection. (…)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-III§3 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
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(…) 2.7.4 Maurice Ile Durable Project (MID) levy on imported petroleum products, bituminous coals and other coals (2008) (…) have been introduced for environment protection. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-IV§45 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
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(…) A MID Fund was set up in 2008 to finance these projects. The MUR 1.3 billion fund is resourced by a MID levy of 30 cents per litre on all petroleum products and 15 cents per kg on coal and LPG.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§55 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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Fisheries |
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(…) To support the challenges ahead in the development of an ocean economy, the regulatory framework is being reviewed to (i) accommodate new activities, (ii) improve governance and ensure effective fisheries management, and (iii) conserve marine eco-systems.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§56 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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Fisheries |
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Increasing efforts are being made to (i) exploit and manage resources sustainably through an ecosystem approach to fisheries and (ii) re-enforce maritime surveillance capabilities to combat IUU fishing in collaboration with regional and international institutions to prevent depletion of fish stocks, destruction of marine habitats and distortion of competition that puts fishers who are honest at an unfair disadvantage.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-IV§35 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
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The overall policy vision for the fisheries subsector, set out in the Government Programme 2012-2015, is to make Mauritius, "within the next ten years, a nation fully conscious of its immense potential as an Ocean State" (see Chapter 2). Policy priorities are to increase revenue, maintain employment, increase local and foreign investment and ensure resource sustainability. (…)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-IV§37 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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Fisheries |
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The Interim [Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) with the European Union] contains a detailed and elaborate chapter on fisheries which aims at optimizing the benefits from fisheries through investment, capacity building and improved market access as well as conservation and management of fisheries resources.
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