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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/212/Rev.1 S-IV§224 Brazil 2009 Sectors Services
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Brazil has ratified a number of conventions through the International Maritime Organization (IMO), including the Prevention of Pollution by Ships (MARPOL 73/78), and Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter.
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Pollution
Waste
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/212/Rev.1 S-III§108 Brazil 2009 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Import licences
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In accordance with the Montreal Protocol and CONAMA Resolution No. 257 of 2000, there are import prohibitions of substances that deplete the ozone layer.
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MEAs
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/212/Rev.1 S-III§332 Brazil 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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Submission of a number of proposals and communications to the TRIPS Council and the TNC during the review period, on issues such as the Relationship between the TRIPS Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Bio
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/212; WT/TPR/S/212/Rev.1 G-V§141-2; S-IV§62 Brazil 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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Launching of the Growth Acceleration Programme (PAC) on January 2007, with the objective of fostering investment in infrastructure, including generation and transmission of renewable fuels.
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Renewable
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/213 G-IV§66 Fiji 2009 Measures Tax concessions
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Establishment of a Tax Free Region (TFR) with effect from 1 January 2009 where all importation of renewable energy and energy conservation goods and equipment will be granted duty free concessions.
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Conservation
Energy
Renewable
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/213 G-IV§61 Fiji 2009 Measures Export tariffs
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Export taxes of 3% on a number of products due to environmental conservation purposes.
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Conservation
Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/213 G-IV§54 Fiji 2009 Measures Import tariffs
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Tariffs on the importation of second-hand vehicles were increased from 3% to 27% for environmental purposes.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/213/Rev.1 S-IV§50 Fiji 2009 Sectors Energy
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The 2004 Pacific Islands Energy Policy (PIEP) and related Pacific Islands Energy Strategic Action Plan (PIESAP) were adopted as the basis of Fiji’s National Energy Policy and Strategic Action Plan, endorsed by Cabinet in November 2006, which reflects, among others, fundamental concerns on environmental vulnerability from climate change affecting sea levels and environmental pollution and damage from conventional energy sources, and thus focuses on the development of renewable energy sources.
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Climate
Energy
Environment
Pollution
Renewable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/213/Rev.1 S-IV§24 Fiji 2009 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Export quotas
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Exports of certain fish species are banned due to conservation or environmental reasons.
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Conservation
Environment
Fish
Wildlife
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/213/Rev.1 S-II§15; S-IV§113 Fiji 2009 Sectors Services
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The Tourism Development Plan 2007-16, endorsed by Cabinet in May 2007, provides a comprehensive guide for the sustainable development of the tourism industry.
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Sustainable