Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/409/REV.1 |
S-4§10 |
Tonga |
2021 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support, Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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4.10. During the review period, certain policies were put in place. The Tonga Agriculture Sector Plan (TASP) 2016-2020 aimed to: (...) incorporate a strong focus on sustainability and building resilience against climate change and natural disasters. The TASP is based on designing groups of activities (in the form of Programmes) for achieving four strategic objectives: (i) develop a climate-resilient environment; (...) (iii) develop diverse, climate-resilient farming systems for the Kingdom's islands; (...) The TASP focuses on four areas: (i) climate-resilient agricultural production systems, which are determined by healthy soils, secure and sustainable water supplies, diverse farming systems, and adaptive communities;
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Climate
Environment
Natural disaster
Soil
Sustainable
Water
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/409/REV.1 |
S-4§12 |
Tonga |
2021 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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4.12. As at 2020, the authorities planned to better utilize agriculture roads and certified pack-houses to increase exports, as well as to improve the productivity of root crops, watermelons, and vegetables. These prioritized national projects support four policy priorities: (...) Conservation of Sustainable Agricultural Resources; and Climate-Smart and Resilient Agriculture.
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Climate
Conservation
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/409/REV.1 |
S-4§67 |
Tonga |
2021 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support, Investment measures |
Energy |
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4.67. Renewable energy is a major element of the strategy to enhance energy security, as reflected in the TERM (see above) and other policy tools. During the review period, a number of projects were under way to contribute to meeting the Tonga Energy Road Map (term) renewable energy target and objectives, including installation of a 1.3 MW solar generation facility on Tongatapu, an on-grid solar generation facility on Vava'u, investment in off grid solar power systems for households on outer islands, research into other sources of RE (such as wind power, tidal power, and producing bio-fuel from coconuts), and investigation of options for stabilizing and potentially reducing the cost of petroleum fuels by measures such as hedging and/or improving the fuel supply chain.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/412 |
G-3§44 |
Argentina |
2021 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support, Other support measures |
Energy, Manufacturing, Other |
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3.44. As a complement to the elements and lines of action mentioned, Argentina considers that no productive development policy can be sustainable if it does not embrace the environmental dimension, pursuing a path of innovation to create new technologies to increase per capita GDP and productivity while reducing the impact on the environment. Examples include the development of e mobility, wind energy and solar thermal energy technologies, and the refurbishment of household appliances to promote energy efficiency. This is underpinned by awareness raising campaigns, sustainable production training programmes, the creation of forums for discussion and dialogue among the various actors (the public and private sectors, NGOs, cooperatives, workers), the creation of the industrial parks development programme, which incorporates the dimension of "green and sustainable parks" (through compliance with good environmental practices) and an ambitious programme for the elimination of landfills, which targets the closure of over 5,000 landfill sites and the construction of socio environmental complexes for tailored and efficient waste management.
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Keywords
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Energy
Environment
Green
Renewable
Sustainable
Waste
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/412 |
G-3§54 |
Argentina |
2021 |
Measures |
Non-monetary support, Other support measures |
Not specified |
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3.54. In addition, and with the aim of continuously improving the competitiveness and productivity of MSMEs, the government supports these enterprises with comprehensive plans in various strategic areas, such as (...) sustainable development. (...) In all of these areas, Argentina is implementing awareness raising measures in MSMEs, training required by intermediate enterprises and institutions, and technical and economic assistance to advance implementation, promotion and market positioning plans.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/412/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.34 |
Argentina |
2021 |
Measures |
Non-monetary support, Other support measures |
Other |
Relevant information
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Table 3.34 Incentives for research, development and improved competitiveness, 2013 and 2020
Programme: Technological Support for the Tourism Industry - Science and Technology Museums, Paleontological and Archaeological Sites and Protected Natural Areas (ASETUR - MUSEOS)
Amount awarded in 2020 - Total: 1.5 millions of ARS
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Conservation
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/412/REV.1 |
S-4§38 |
Argentina |
2021 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
Relevant information
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4.38. The National Agricultural Technology Institute (INTA) - a decentralized MAGyP body, created by Decree-Law No. 21.680/56 - develops innovations in both research and extension in Argentina's various value chains, regions and territories, in order to enhance the country's competitiveness, the sustainable development of its rural areas, and the living conditions of its rural families.(...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/412/REV.1 |
S-4§51 |
Argentina |
2021 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
Relevant information
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4.51. According to Argentina's latest notification to the WTO, submitted in September 2019 and covering the 2014-15 (1 December to 30 November), 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, domestic support for research, pest and disease control, training services, extension and advisory services, inspection services, and infrastructure services was granted to the Special Tobacco Fund (FET) and to the Federal Support Programme for Sustainable Rural Development (PROFEDER). All these green box measures amounted to ARS 883.1 million (at the 1992 value) in the period 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017(...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/414/REV.1 |
G-3§10 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
Relevant information
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3.10. In the fisheries industry, Korea has taken various measures to effectively manage fisheries resources and build a foundation for sustainable fisheries, including the Total Allowable Catch (TAC), closed seasons, size restrictions, and self-management fisheries system. Korea is also continuing its efforts to build more marine forests and marine ranches (including by creating artificial fishing reefs to restore the marine environment) as well as spawning grounds and habitations for fisheries resources.
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Keywords
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Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/414/REV.1 |
G-3§11 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Fisheries |
Relevant information
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3.11. In an effort to protect fisheries resources and improve the environment of fishing grounds, Korea has doubled its efforts to collect lost or discarded fishing gears. At the same time, measures have been taken to raise awareness about fisheries protection, through public campaigns, public education and other promotional activities.
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Conservation
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
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