Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§39 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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The MID (Maurice Ile Durable Project) Action Plan, developed in 2013, revolves around 130 actions to be taken across the 5Es namely: energy, environment, education, employment and equity identified in collaboration with different stakeholders. In the first instance, the Action Plan will be delivered mainly through the following four MID priority programmes:
• energy;
• cleaner, greener and pollution-free Mauritius;
• green economy;
ocean economy.
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Environment
Energy
Clean
Pollution
Green
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§41 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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The preliminary cost estimates revolves around the following:
• energy: US$170 million (Rs 5.1 billion);
• cleaner, greener, pollution-free Mauritius: US$32.9 million (Rs 1.0 billion);
• green economy: US$5.2 million (Rs 0.16 billion).
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Energy
Clean
Pollution
Green
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§43 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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The MID (Maurice Ile Durable Project) Commission is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the timely implementation of the MID Policy, Strategy and Action Plan (MIDPSAP) which includes as one of its programmes the Green Economy, financed by the MID Fund. These projects relate mainly to:
• “green job” policy in the National Employment Policy;
• Green Procurement;
• Green Agriculture;
• Green Industry;
• Green Hotels and Eco-Tourism.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§44 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The initiative of MID (Maurice Ile Durable Project) Commission in driving the green economic agenda has made it possible for Mauritius to benefit from support under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a joint initiative between UNEP, UNDP, the International Labour Organisation, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§45 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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To this effect, a Green Economy Assessment (GEA) will be carried out. The development of the green economy is part of the priority programmes of the MIDPSAP (MID Policy, Strategy and Action Plan). The objectives of the study will be to identify opportunities that a green economy can offer in terms of sustained economic growth, energy and water savings, agricultural productivity and the creation of green jobs. The Green Economy Action Plan, which will also be an outcome of the GEA, will feed into the efforts of Government to achieve a high income and inclusive economy.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-III§3 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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Tax concessions |
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(…) Only 50% of the rate of excise duty applicable to normal cars was payable on certain imported hybrid motor vehicles until the introduction of CO2 levy/rebate scheme.
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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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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-III§3 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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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 |
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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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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/304 |
G-II§55 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
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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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