Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§14 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Measures |
Other support measures, Investment measures |
Energy, Other |
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[3.12 (...) the UAE adopted the green economy methodology as a path of sustainable development through the "Emirates Sustainable Development Strategy"]
3.14. The strategy includes a range of programs and policies that promote the production and use of clean energy, encourage investment in the green economy, help to integrate the environment in urban planning, maintain biodiversity and the ecological balance, and conserve the use of natural resources.
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Keywords
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Bio
Clean
Conservation
Eco
Energy
Environment
Green
Natural resources
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-4§7 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements, Other measures |
Other |
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4.7. On 22 March 2021, the UAE's first nanometric environmental satellite, DMSat-1, was successfully launched and deployed. It was developed by the Dubai Municipality in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashed Space Centre (MBRSC). The satellite monitors air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also detects the source of air pollutants and concentration of dust and its impact on public health in the UAE. The information provided by the satellite will help in determining the measures needed to combat climate change and develop long-term environmental plans.
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Keywords
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Climate
Emissions
Environment
Green
Pollution
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-7§7 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Measures |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
Services |
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7.7. On the liberalization of services within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Supreme Council liberalized trade in services for roughly 100 subsectors of services, including (...), environmental services, (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-9§1 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
Not specified |
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9.1. In line with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, numerous countries recently enhanced its national commitments to cut carbon emissions, including the UAE. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-9§2 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other support measures |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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9.2. (...) the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced the Hydrogen Leadership Roadmap, a comprehensive national blueprint to support domestic, low carbon industries, contribute to the country's net zero ambition and establish the country as a competitive exporter of hydrogen. The roadmap's ambitions underscore the UAE Leadership's enduring legacy of progressive solutions to global climate challenges, as recently demonstrated by the announcement of UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative (the "Net Zero Initiative"). The UAE became the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to announce a net zero strategic initiative by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-9§7 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Sectors |
Investment measures |
Agriculture |
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9.7. (...) As part of its participation in G20, the UAE was able to help shape the world's response to the pandemic by sharing its experiences and best practices. Key highlights of UAE's participation in the G20 and in the wake of COVID 19 may be summarized as follows:
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• The UAE Government incentivized investment in key areas such as critical medical supplies and equipment, and sustainable agriculture production as well as facilitated the entry of essential agricultural products with minimal requirements procedures;
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Keywords
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-9§3 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
All products/economic activities |
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9.3. The UAE is preparing to host UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in 2023 to showcase its achievements on climate change and encourage greater collaboration on climate action among countries and international actors.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-10§13 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Measures |
Investment measures |
Energy, Other |
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10.13. The UAE's National Agenda for Inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) aims to attract foreign direct investment through programs, policies and initiatives that align with the strategic visions of the UAE, including the UAE Vision 2071. The strategy prioritizes investment in research, development and innovation across promising sectors in the UAE. Key sectors include (...), renewable energy, (...), water technology, genetics, and smart mobility.
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Keywords
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Energy
Genetic
Renewable
Water
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-12§2 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Measures |
Other support measures |
Energy, Other |
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12.2. The UAE has made significant progress over the years in meeting the challenges of energy and climate change through the implementation of national plans as well as the strategic plans of each emirate. The UAE has built the necessary enablers that correspond to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) set out by the United Nations for 2030. In addition, the UAE has committed more than AED 3.1 billion (USD 840 million) to support the development of renewable energy in more than 30 countries.
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Keywords
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Climate
Energy
Renewable
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-12§3 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Sectors |
Investment measures |
Energy |
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12.3. The UAE National Energy Strategy, launched in 2017, aims to diversify the UAE's energy sources through the continued development of renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels to ensure a balance between the country's economic needs and environmental goals. As part of this strategy, the UAE will invest AED 600 billion (USD 163 billion) by 2050.
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Keywords
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Energy
Environment
Renewable
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