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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/317/Rev.1 S-Table-A2.2 European Union 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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Table A2.2 Status of dispute-related WTO matters involving the EU, March 2013– February 2015
Subject of dispute Raised by/against (WTO document) Request for consultations Panel established/
panel report circulated AB report circulateda Other developments
Anti-dumping measures on biodiesel from Indonesia Indonesia (WT/DS480) 10.06.2014 No In consultations
Anti-dumping measures on biodiesel from Argentina Argentina (WT/DS473) 19.12.2013 Panel composed 23.06.2014 In consultations
Certain measures on the importation and marketing of biodiesel and measures supporting the biodiesel industry Argentina (WT/DS459) 15.05.2013 No In consultations
Certain measures affecting the renewable energy generation sector China (WT/DS452) 05.11.2012 No The EU accepted the request of Japan to join the consultations on 19.11.2012. Australia and Argentina requested to join the consultations on 19.11.2012.
Certain measures concerning the importation of biodiesels Argentina (WT/DS443) 17.08.2012 No
Recycling fee on motor vehicles Russian Federation (WT/DS462) 09.07.2013 Panel established, but not yet composed
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Energy
Recycle
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/364 S-II§34 Cambodia 2017 Trade Policy Framework
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The CDC (Council for the Development of Cambodia) must consult and obtain the approval of the Council of Ministers for investment projects with the following characteristics: a) capital investment of US$50 million or more; b) politically sensitive investment with significant impact on the public interest or the environment; c) exploration and exploitation of mineral and natural resources; d) long-term development strategy; and e) build-own-transfer (BOT), build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT), build-own-operate (BOO), or build-lease-transfer (BLT) schemes. Projects with capital of under US$2 million can be approved by Provincial Municipal Investment Subcommittees. (...)
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Natural resources
Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/342 G-III§31 China 2016 Trade Policy Framework
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On 10 April 2015, the Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries (2015 Revision) began to be implemented. Compared to the 2011 version, the number of items listed in the restrictive category decreased from 79 to 38, that of items limited to Chinese-foreign equity or contractual joint ventures dropped from 43 to 15, and that of items to be controlled by the Chinese party went down from 44 to 35. This revision of the Catalogue represents the biggest degree of opening up in the six revisions, which reflects the government's further efforts to encourage foreign investment in modern agriculture, high and new technology, advanced manufacturing, energy conservation and environmental protection, new energy, modern service industries and etc., as well as in research and development.
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Energy
Conservation
Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/310/Rev.1 S-IV§124 Japan 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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In March 2012, MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) established the Ocean Policy Panel to implement the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy of 2008. The Plan and Panel address many aspects of marine policy including exploration and exploitation of minerals, fisheries, and the environment, as well as maritime transport. On maritime transport, the Policy recognises the challenges facing maritime transport in Japan, particularly the decline in the number of Japanese-flagged vessels, the aging of the maritime workforce, and the increasing competition in the region.
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Fish
Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/230 G-III§122 China 2010 Trade Policy Framework
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China will help other developing countries to build more than 100 small clean energy projects by 2013, such as small hydropower, solar power and biogas projects
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Bio
Clean
Energy
Renewable
Sustainable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/394/Rev.1 S-II§48 Lao People’s Democratic Republic 2019 Trade Policy Framework
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The Decree on the Approval of the Controlled Business List and Concession Businesses of Lao PDR No. 03/PM, 10 January 2019 sets the current framework of these businesses. It consolidates specific rules for businesses that affect national security, social customs and traditions, the environment, society, and nature. (...)
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Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/321/Rev.1 G-III§59 Angola 2015 Sectors Energy
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The attainment of these goals relies on the implementation and efficacy of the following sub-programmes: Primary Health Care ("Cuidados Primários de Saúde"), Water for All ("Água para Todos"), School Meal ("Merenda Escolar"), Aid for Work ("Ajuda para Trabalho"), and the Solar Village ("Aldeia Solar").
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Energy
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/326 G-I§1 Thailand 2015 Trade Policy Framework
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During the review period, the Thai economy has faced different challenges, such as changes of political situation, natural disasters, for example the 2011 floods (...)
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/277/Rev.1 S-Table-II.8 Argentina 2013 Trade Policy Framework
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Provincial fiscal incentives: Physical or legal persons, whether Argentine or non‑Argentine, who invest in ventures involving activities in the fields of production, industry, agriculture, livestock, mining, real‑estate, tourism, new technology, alternative energy sources or services in sums in excess of Arg$150,000.
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Energy
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/214 G-III§72 European Union 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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The EC has been pursuing early liberalization of environmental goods and services in its FTAs under negotiation.
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Environment