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(...)Zanzibar also has a Coastal and Marine Tourism Management Plan from 2012, that promotes sustainable tourism in Zanzibar's marine environment.

(...) Costa Rica trusts that the forthcoming negotiations will include new trade-related topics such as (...) the interaction between trade and competition policy, and climate change. [25] Costa Rica participates in the negotiations on the Environmental Goods Agreement, the aim of which is to eliminate tariffs affecting such goods.
[25] WTO documents WT/MIN(13)/ST/5/Rev.1 of 5 December 2013, WT/MIN(15)/ST/11 of 18 December 2015 and WT/MIN(17)/ST/24 of 13 December 2017.

(...)The EAC countries signed a CAADP Compact in June 2017 that had the following priorities: to increase regional trade and enhance the functioning of national and regional markets; to expand local agro-industry and value chain development; to increase the resilience of livelihoods and improve risk management in the agricultural sector; and to improve the management of natural resources. (...)

Controlled Business List, 2019
No. ISIC Business activities Investment conditions Management level Relevant legislation Responsible ministries
Central Provincial
Hazardous waste treatment and management Law on Environmental Protection No. 29/NA, 18 December 2012
Ministerial Instruction on Pollution Control, No. 0745/MONRE, 11 February 2015 Ministerial
Instruction on Waste Management, No. 0744/MONRE, 11 February 2015 Other relevant laws and regulations

(...) A natural resource tax applies to the oil and gas industry and to businesses involved in the exploitation of rare and precious resources, including oil shale/petroleum and natural gas, metallic/non-metallic minerals, construction materials, peat, anthracite, hydro-electric power, and land concessions. Tobacco, coffee, tea, and flower seeds are also subject to the natural resource tax. The applicable rates vary from 5% to 25% of the sale or export price, or are based on a tax per cubic metre. For wood, the taxes vary depending upon the type of wood.

Technical regulations as well as phytosanitary measures are issued to protect human, animal and plant life, preserve the environment, and ensure consumer safety and protection. (...)

PNG aims to achieve the following goals, through the NTP: (...)
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• identify, support and involve other institutions and actors in trade policy for sustainable development. Issues such as environmental impact, (...)

(…) Under the Law on Biodiversity, compulsory licences may also be issued for a biodiversity patent.(...) [186]
[186] Article 81 of Law No. 7788 of 30 April 1998.

An environmental levy is imposed on imports of used motor vehicles.(...) Following the enactment of the Traffic Safety Act, 2018, an imported truck aged five years or more attracts the environmental levy at 20% of the c.i.f. value. In addition, used clothing, used shoes and other used articles are subject to the environmental levy at 15% of the c.i.f. value.

Federal Crown corporations, 2018
Crown corporation and sector Mandate Assets(Q2, 2018)CAD million
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The Jacques-Carter and Champlain Bridges Inc. To ensure safe passage for users through the management, maintenance, and rehabilitation of infrastructure by optimizing traffic flow and respecting the environment. 662.9
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Defence Construction (1951) Limited To deliver and maintain infrastructure and environmental projects and services and provide full lifecycle support for infrastructure and environmental assets, required for the defence of Canada. 50.5
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Marine Atlantic Inc. To provide a safe, environmentally responsible, and quality ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia, in a reliable, courteous, and cost-effective manner. 572.5
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VIA Rail Canada Inc To offer a national passenger rail transportation service that is safe, secure, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable, and that meets the needs of travellers. 1,346.3
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