Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.7 |
European Union: Denmark |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Not specified |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To support fishcare management in water courses, lakes and coastal waters
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries: Other programmes:
Fishcare management in water courses, lakes and coastal waters
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Fishcare management in water courses, lakes and coastal waters
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Type of measure
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Not specified
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: Finland |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To contribute to the achievement of the following objectives: promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture; and promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture areas.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme for Finland
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Beneficiaries can include fishermen, fishermen organisations, firms in the fisheries, aquaculture, and fish processing sectors, SMEs, producer organisations, professional organisations, fisheries local actions groups (FLAGs) and cooperatives. A big amount of the funds are allocated to public bodies for the purposes of, inter alia, fisheries control, data collection, maritime surveillance and technical assistance for the fisheries administration.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The programme period is 2014 - 2020 but payments can be made until 31.12.2023.
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Keywords
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Fish
Environment
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2017 |
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Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Development Loan Fund |
Environment related objective
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(a) To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban to upgrade their vessels to standards required for operations outside Hong Kong waters, switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort);
(b) To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors to switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort); and
(c) To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Development Loan Fund
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(a) Owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban;
(b) Capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors; and
(c) Fish farmers.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2016 - 17 (i.e. April 2016 - March 2017)
Duration of the subsidy: This is an ongoing scheme, except the loans under item (a) which are no longer available and will be terminated when all the outstanding loans are repaid.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Climate
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund |
Environment related objective
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To provide loans for fishermen to meet their operational and sustainable development needs, including the repair and replacement of fishing vessels, gear and equipment; assisting fishermen to tide over the annual fishing moratorium
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund
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Members of a registered fishermen's co-operative society or a registered fishing company; or a local fisherman who:
• holds a valid fishing vessel licence issued by the Marine Department;
• is a bona fide fisherman;
• markets or intends to market his catches through FMO; and
• fulfills other requirements as specified by FMO.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2016 - 17 (i.e. April 2016 - March 2017)
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund |
Environment related objective
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To contribute to fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries industry and bring benefits to the operations of the local fisheries community as a whole
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund
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Local registered fisheries co-operatives, non-profit making fisheries organisations, non-governmental organisations or social enterprises; and academic and research institutions in Hong Kong
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2016 - 17 (i.e. April 2016 - March 2017)
Duration of the subsidy: The Fund is open to applications since July 2014.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/JPN |
Japan |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources |
Environment related objective
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To implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources
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The Government funds various comprehensive programs implemented by non-governmental organizations. Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources, promotion of stock enhancement and aquaculture, and conservation of coastal environment for stable supply of food.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 to March 2016)
Duration of the subsidy: Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
Conservation
Environment
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Support for Vessel Decommissioning |
Environment related objective
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To support vessel decommissioning in order to maintain fleet size at sustainable level for coastal and offshore fishery resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support for Vessel Decommissioning
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Coastal and offshore fishermen
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy will continue provisionally until 2023.
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Fish
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/MAC |
Macao, China |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Development and Support Fund |
Environment related objective
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To support fishermen in overcoming difficulties due to natural disasters or epidemics in the fishery activities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Development and Support Fund
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Applicants must be a resident of Macao, China and (i) fishermen working on a Macao registered fishing vessel; or (ii) owners of a Macao registered fishing vessel
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Type of measure
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Interest-free loan
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2016
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/TPKM |
Chinese Taipei |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fishing Vessels Buy-back Program |
Environment related objective
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To reduce their fishing capacities; To alleviate pressures on the fishery resources and ensure their sustainability
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fishing Vessels Buy-back Program
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Owners of all varieties of fishing vessels with valid fishing licences, including recreational fishing vessels
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
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Keywords
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Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/TPKM |
Chinese Taipei |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Reward for Closing Fishery Season |
Environment related objective
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To alleviate pressures on fishery resources and ensure their sustainability
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Reward for Closing Fishery Season
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Any fishing vessels with valid fishing licences that comply with the related regulations of closing fishery except recreational fishing charter boats
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
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Keywords
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Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
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