Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-Summary§10 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
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10. Since its last Review, Bahrain has introduced import prohibitions on waste, parings, and scrap of plastic. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-Summary§16 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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16. The petroleum and gas industry remains of great importance to the economy. (...) Bahrain's efforts in this sector aim to promote energy-efficiency and environmentally friendly practices, while optimizing the industry's contribution to its economic prosperity. The declared objective is to achieve 10% production of energy from renewable sources by 2035. To this end, a resolution adopted in 2017 aims to promote clean energy production from renewable sources, and to increase the share of the latter in the energy mix. (...)
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Clean
Energy
Environment
Renewable
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WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-Summary§17 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Sectors |
Risk assessment |
Manufacturing |
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17. The manufacturing sector is dominated by energy-intensive industries such as aluminium and petrochemical production. (...) Bahrain has undertaken efforts in recent years with a view to building an environmentally friendly manufacturing sector. Manufacturers are encouraged, through various means, to shift to cleaner production activities. An environmental impact assessment has to be made before a project is launched. (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-1§2 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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1.2. In light of an elevated fiscal deficit and high levels of public debt (Section 1.2.6) and its commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Bahrain is striving to: (i) continue diversifying its economy; (ii) improve its energy production capacity (...).
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WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-2§3 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
All products/economic activities |
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2.3. The Council of Ministers (or Cabinet) is headed by the Prime Minister. It assists the King in the implementation of Bahrain's general policy. To this end, it submits recommendations to the King on economic, political, social, environmental, (...) administrative matters of concern to the Government, and proposes draft laws and decrees for his approval. (...).
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WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-2§14 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
Not specified |
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2.14. Vision 2030 is operationalized by way of action plans by the Government. The current one covers the period 2019-22 and aims to achieve the following objectives: (...) • Optimize the use of resources and ensure their sustainability. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-2§22 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
Agriculture, Energy, Services |
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2.22. GCC member States have made progress in several areas of economic cooperation, such as agriculture, energy, telecommunications, and transportation. Recent examples of further integration include a (...) common Environment Programme for 2020. (...).
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WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-2§30 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
All products/economic activities |
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2.30. The agreement with the United States, which entered into force on 11 January 2006, has not undergone any substantial change since the previous Review. The agreement covers trade in goods and services; it also has provisions on (...) environment (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-2§36 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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2.36. Bahrain considers investment (foreign and domestic) as an important vehicle to achieving its Vision 2030 strategy (Section 2.2). The authorities also seek to direct investments towards technologies that reduce carbon emissions, minimize pollution, and promote the sourcing of more sustainable energy, in accordance with the Kingdom's strategic document. (...).
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Climate
Emissions
Energy
Pollution
Sustainable
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WT/TPR/S/419/REV.1 |
S-2§49 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
Manufacturing, Mining, Other |
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2.49. Investment is prohibited or restricted for (...) imports of all types of waste and treatment; storage and dumping of radioactive materials and toxic waste in Bahrain; import, manufacturing, and dealing of asbestos and its by-products (not including asbestos removal); (...).
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