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Turkey has officially taken part in the negotiations on Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA), with the aim of eliminating tariffs on a list of products agreed as environmental goods, since the 5th Round of talks that has been held in March 2015.Turkey believes that EGA will have a positive impact that will go beyond just export and import liberalization in environmental goods. It will also facilitate the process for renewable energy investments, technology transfer and capacity building.

In the Fourth Basic Plan for Technology Development, Application and Deployment of New and Renewable Energy developed in September 2014, the Korean Government set a target of raising the rate of new and renewable energy supply from 3.2% of that of primary energy in 2012 to 11% and from 3.7% of total electricity supply in 2012 to 13.4% by 2035. To achieve this target, solar energy and wind power will be developed into major energy sources, the goal being to boost their utilization share from 2.7% in 2012 to 14.1% and from 2.2% in 2012 to 18.2% respectively by 2035.

The foundations of the NDP (National Development Plan) and the many layers that build upon them reflect both the process of inclusive growth and its outcome. They will highlight, align and systematize urgent action and long term reforms. The cornerstones will ensure sound, sustainable development, namely the wealth and assets that we must generate and bequeath to future generations. The superstructure reflects the vision of "Madagascar, a modern, prosperous nation" as expressed as follows by His Excellency the President of the Republic when he talked of: "Building a new Madagascar, a strong Madagascar, thereby bequeathing to future generations a united, prosperous, peaceful country that has become a world leader in developing and conserving its huge natural capital based on strong, inclusive growth for fair and sustainable development in all regions."

Australia manages its biosecurity risks offshore, at the border, and within Australia — the biosecurity continuum. This framework manages biosecurity risks at the point where intervention is most effective. Several historical reviews have identified improvements to Australia's biosecurity system. Australia's biosecurity system is continuously reformed to ensure it keeps pace with the dynamic biosecurity environment. Central to these reform activities has been the focus on managing risks at all points on the biosecurity continuum. There is an emphasis on prevention, preparedness and early intervention. This includes activities offshore to reduce risks before they reach the border, actions at the border to deal with risks, and managing activities within Australia to minimise the impact of incursions and to facilitate trade. There is also a focus on aligning resources and regulatory effort based on the level of risk. This approach includes ensuring sustainable funding, improving legislative frameworks, modernising information and communications technology systems and enhancing the management of established pests and diseases.

(...) With better quality infrastructure in The Gambia, manufacturing companies can apply techniques such as Lean Manufacturing to reduce waste and Six Sigma to improve quality as well as acquire certifications for entry into markets in Europe and America.

In year 2013, the Government of Vanuatu has developed a National Energy Road Map (NERM) with a view to energizing Vanuatu's growth and development through the provision of secure, affordable, widely accessible, high quality, and clean energy services. At that time, the NERM identified five priorities for the energy sector: (...) climate change. It sets out objectives, targets and actions to achieve these priorities and contribute to the NERM's overall vision. (...)

For specific goods such as refrigerators, motor vehicles, air conditioning units and other equipment which can operate using Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), a Refrigerant Form must be completed in addition to the Import License Form. The Refrigerant Forms are obtained from the Ozone Unit, which is a unit that is in the Department of Trade, Industry and Commerce.

As the monopoly of Ukrecoresursy was destroyed with the economic benefit of around Hrv 300 million, a new competitive and efficient market for recycling tare and packaging waste in Ukraine has emerged.

Privatization process has progressed in the electricity sector, in power and related water sector, in the telecommunications sector, in transport sector and in waste water and hazardous waste sectors.

The goal of the sectorial policies is the development of a sustainable and competitive agriculture and agro – processing sector, to promote a balanced economic development in rural areas, paving the way towards the integration of the agricultural sector and food processing in the EU, as a basis for growth, improvement of living standards and poverty reduction in the rural areas. To achieve this goal during 2010-2015, domestic financial support to agriculture is increased, complying with WTO Agreement on Agriculture. Since 2014, the national support schemes are redesigned, including schemes aimed at improving the technologies of cultivation, support in investment capacities, processing lines, etc.