Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
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2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Fisheries |
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The Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources is responsible for regulating livestock activities and products. Côte d'Ivoire has adopted a Strategic Plan for the development of livestock, fisheries and aquaculture (PSDEPA) 2014 2020, which aims to provide a healthy and abundant food supply for the population; generate export revenues for the State; and ensure sustainable management of resources.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/359/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Jamaica |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The Government has been making efforts to lower generation costs, which still depend on old, inefficient oil-fired generating plants, as well as to reduce the elevated levels of energy losses including from theft. Jamaica is contemplating a fuel diversification strategy which includes the replacement of aged and inefficient oil-fired baseload steam generating units with more modern and efficient generation facilities that would operate on natural gas. As part of the strategy, in 2015, Jamaica made provisions for the reconfiguration of the JPS Bogue Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Unit (114 MW) to enable it to operate on natural gas. This project was completed in December 2016. The Old Harbour Plant, which is petroleum based, generates up to 213.5 MW of electricity for the national grid. This more-than-40-year-old plant is being replaced with a new LNG-fired plant, which will generate up to 192.3 MW of electricity.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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(...) Electricity, almost exclusively hydro electrically generated, is an important export to the countries that are partners in the binational hydroelectric power stations of Itaipú (14,000 MW, shared equally between Paraguay and Brazil) and Yacyretá (3,200 MW, again shared equally between Paraguay and Argentina).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§43 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Biomass is the main source of energy in Sierra Leone. It is estimated to account for over 80% of the energy used each year. Petroleum products account for 13% of energy consumption, and grid-generated electricity for the rest. Biomass energy is almost exclusively used by households (Table 4.1), while petroleum products are mainly used in transportation, and to some extent, by households and operators with private generator capacity. Less than 10% of the population has access to grid-generated electricity.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/373 |
S-IV§43 |
Norway |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy, Forestry |
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Norway has placed an emphasis in recent years on the development of its bioenergy sector. The forests in Norway are the most significant source of bioenergy through the burning of wood, wood chips, and pellets. Norway mainly imports liquid biofuels produced from crops such as rapeseed, palm oil and corn. Norway commenced a strategy or plan for bioenergy in 2003 and, in 2008, further developed it and proceeded with an ambitious goal of doubling the level of bioenergy production by 2020. A number of government policies support the bioenergy sector as well.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/213/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Fiji |
2009 |
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Forestry |
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Drafting of a Fiji Standard for Forest Management and Certification covering criteria and indicators of good forest management in 2006 expected to be in place by end 2008.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/377 |
S-IV§43 |
Chinese Taipei |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Forestry |
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The Forestry Bureau under the COA continues to regulate the development of forestry. The main law is the Forestry Act of 2004, as amended. Amendments to the Act in 2016 introduced articles relating to the protection of trees outside forests; the extension of an awards system for achievements in protecting or adopting trees; and penalties for illegal activities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§43 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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Mining |
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(...) In particular, in terms of production, mining is dominated by a small number of large operators, making the sector vulnerable to external shocks which, in turn, may threaten long-term sustainability. In addition, poor mineral recovery rates and concerns about the potential environmental effects of mining projects continue to affect the sector. According to the authorities, the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources encourages discussion with interested investors about the possibility of introducing new, efficient, environmentally-friendly technologies in the mining sector. Furthermore, the authorities have taken steps, such as the introduction of the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and the Law on Waste Management, to set standards for responsible mining, to better align the industry with global environmental practices.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/344/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
El Salvador |
2016 |
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Other environmental requirements |
Energy |
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(...) A recent study by the Supervisory Authority for Competition (SC) concluded that the liquid fuel market was characterized by moderate concentration; however, it identified some problems (very lengthy procedures for granting authorizations to operate as a distributor and environmental permits, as well as disproportionate fines for technical infringements) which could discourage new players from entering the market.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/346 |
S-IV§43 |
Korea, Republic of |
2016 |
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Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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The development of biotech crops is being led by various government agencies, universities and private entities. Research is mainly focused on second- and third-generation traits, such as drought and disease resistance, nutrient enrichment, transformation techniques, and gene expression. In May 2015, the RDA (Rural Development Administration) released the results of the first phase for the Next Generation Bio-Green 21 Project: with a total investment of ₩271.4 billion (approximately US$236 million), the RDA decoded genomes for nine items including pepper and ginseng, and developed anthracnose resistant pepper and other products between 2011 and 2014. The RDA is to invest another ₩300 billion (US$260 million) by 2020 to commercialize the technology developed by it.
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