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WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-14§1 |
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2023 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
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14.1. During the period, Antigua and Barbuda was subjected to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a series of catastrophic hurricanes and other adverse weather occurrences. This helped to further strain the already limited human and financial resource capacities of the economy. (...)
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WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-15§4 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
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Energy, Other |
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15.4. The World Expo 2020 Dubai will provide enormous opportunities for global leaders to drive new partnerships and uncover creative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as energy security, sustainable agriculture and food security, infectious disease and pandemics, and climate change, among others.
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Climate
Energy
Sustainable
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WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-15§5 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy, Other |
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15.5. The UAE will host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in 2023, a decision by the UNFCCC that came following the UAE's long term climate leadership and strong record of accomplishment in hosting high profile international events. Aptly, the UAE is home to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The UAE remains committed to encouraging greater cooperation with partners around the globe to accelerate climate action and achieve sustainable and inclusive growth.
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WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-15§4 |
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2023 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
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15.4. Dominica's trade policy is being guided, developed and implemented within the broader National Development Framework contained in the National Resilience Development Strategy (NRDS) Dominica 2030; the goal is to reap the benefits of globalization, to combat climate change and overcome the numerous challenges the country is facing as a small developing country.
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WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-15§5 |
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2023 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
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15.5. Dominica National Resilience Development Strategy 2030 seeks to integrate inclusive economic growth with building climate resilience. This provides an overarching and strategic perspective on the management of Dominica's economy into the future as the country strives to become the world's first climate resilient country. This current development strategy is set against the backdrop of the most unusual and challenging times Dominica has faced as a result of the passage of category 5 Hurricane Maria which was preceded by Tropical storm Erika, both natural disasters destroyed more than 300% of the country's GDP.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-17§1 |
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2023 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
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17.1. Dominica as a small developing state is faced with inherent and structural challenges to include economic, social, political, and environmental. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-18§1 |
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2023 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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18.1. The National Resilience Development Strategy (NRDS) 2030 is the most recent development strategy for Dominica; this was birthed in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017, which inflicted damages of 226% of GDP in 2017. It integrates inclusive economic growth with building climate resilience and is designed to continue the policy thrusts of the Growth and Social Protection Strategy (GSPS), 2014–2018, while orienting Dominica's development strategy to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community. The key pillars of the national policy are employment creation, revenue generation, economic diversification, sustainable and inclusive growth, social protection, poverty reduction, environmental and cultural preservation.
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Climate
Environment
Sustainable
Natural disaster
Conservation
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-18§2 |
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2023 |
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18.2. The NRDS[National Resilience Development Strategy] envisages a "five staged framework" over the 12 years, 2018-2030, which sums up "resilience" and comprises of seven (7) multiple development objectives:
1. The promotion of food security and self-sufficiency through Climate Resilience Agriculture and Fisheries Development;
2. Enhancing the resilience of Ecosystems and sustainable use of natural resources (Forestry, Marine, Water resources);
3. Enhancing Infrastructure Resilience;
4. Promotion of Sustainable Human Settlements/Communities;
5. Provision of adequate and sustainable social protection systems with the ability to respond rapidly to the impact of shocks at the individual and household levels;
6. Implementing a Comprehensive Risk Management Framework (including National Vulnerability Risk Resilience Fund) and pursuing the Low Carbon Development Pathway (the greening of the economy);
7. Economic empowerment and innovations through sustainable Climate Financing.
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Climate
Fish
Forest
Green
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
Eco
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-18§3 |
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2023 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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18.3. This strategy[National Resilience Development Strategy] is characterised by a tripod: Sustainable Development Goals, Building the First Climate Resilient Country in the World vision and People-centred Development. These strategic guiding principles are shaped by three (3) key elements:
• Environmental Protection;
• Social Development;
• Economic Development and Transformation.
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Climate
Environment
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/437 |
G-18§4 |
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2023 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
All products/economic activities |
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18.4. At the core of this strategic framework are the national goals of Sustainability and Resilience. Sectoral strategies which focus on people, sound macro-economic and fiscal policies, environmental management, sustainable and inclusive growth with jobs, and synergistic and cross-cutting areas are the engines that drive the NRDS[National Resilience Development Strategy], and once successfully implemented will lead to a resilient Dominica.
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