Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/349 |
S-IV§43 |
Solomon Islands |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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(...) During the review period, the Government implemented the Solomon Islands Sustainable Energy Project (SISEP), which aimed at improving the operational efficiency, system reliability and financial sustainability of the SIEA (Solomon Islands Electricity Authority). The project has contributed to the financial turn-around of the SIEA. The company has recovered from a situation of recurrent operating losses (of up to 30% of total operating revenue in 2007) to one of profit-making since 2011. The project has also contributed to reducing losses, improving power reliability in Honiara, and increasing revenue collection. In 2014, the World Bank provided US$13 million in additional financing, to further strengthen the capacity of the main power grid. In May 2016, a 1-MW solar farm was constructed to supplement the generation capacity of Honiara.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/315/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Chile |
2015 |
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Fisheries |
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Like industrial fishing, small scale fishing is strictly regulated in Chile. Thus, by means of an Undersecretariat resolution, it is possible to: (a) organize days or periods for catching fish; (b) limit the number of daily fishing trips; (c) distribute the small scale fraction of the global catch quota by region, fleet or size of vessel and area; and (d) redistribute 50% of the uncaught balances at the end of each period, by allocating those balances to another region or fishery unit included in the respective global catch quota.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/301/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Panama |
2014 |
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Energy |
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(…) In May 2013, Panama experienced a crisis which led to the adoption of energy saving measures and the importation of electricity from the Central American regional market; moreover, in April 2014 measures were taken to reduce energy consumption and prevent a crisis. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Electricity generation accounts for nearly 2% of GDP. In 2014, Fiji's total power generation was 891 GWh. The power generation mix was: 45.44% from renewable sources (hydropower and wind); 50.91% from thermal power (diesel and heavy fuel oil); and 3.65% from independent power producers (IPPs), namely Tropik Wood Industries Ltd. (using forestry waste) and Fiji Sugar Corporation (converting bagasse, a sugar by-product, into electricity).
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Renewable
Energy
Forest
Waste
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/328 |
S-IV§43 |
Georgia |
2015 |
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Occupying about 40% of the territory of Georgia, forests constitute the most valuable natural resource of the country. The forestry sector provides timber for industrial and household use, non-timber resources including medicinal plants, and adds to the potential value of tourism.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/320 |
S-IV§43 |
Guyana |
2015 |
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Energy |
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Guyana's estimated installed power capacity is 380 MW. Guyana remains almost entirely dependent on its imports of fuel oil for electricity generation: 95% of electricity is generated by diesel and heavy fuel oil, and 5% by co-generation using bagasse. No electricity is currently generated from hydroelectric power. The authorities maintain their commitment to the Amaila Falls Hydro-electric Project (AFHP) and expect financing of the project to be settled in 2015. Efforts are also ongoing to realise the Guyana Wind Farm Project (25 MW) to supply power to the national grid. Guyana does not import or export electricity, although the authorities indicate that discussions are ongoing for the development of a large hydropower project within the Mazaruni region mainly for exporting electricity to Brazil.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/327 |
S-IV§43 |
Haiti |
2015 |
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Fisheries |
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The Haitian Government is seeking to develop fisheries, inter alia, by distributing fishing gear and equipment for stocking natural lakes and ponds, and ensuring the organization, development and rational exploitation of fisheries. The MARNDR (Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development) also has a budget for financing research in fisheries related subsectors.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Agriculture |
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(...) Exports currently go to markets in Mauritius, Switzerland and France. Most of the products exported are certified organic or bear the "fair trade" label. Honey production will also depend on the Government's ability to protect forests, the feeding source for bees.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Albania |
2016 |
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Energy |
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In addition, the 2015 Power Sector Law provides for priority and guaranteed access of renewable energy producers to the electricity networks, and also priority dispatch of electricity produced from renewable sources. The 2008 Law "On biofuels" introduced some measures required under the then-relevant EU Directive, but it was never implemented. It is about to be revised with a view to transposing the requirements of Directive 2009/28/EC on sustainability criteria and introducing more adequate incentive measures. For now, Albania applies operational support only to electricity from hydropower. Energy from renewable sources other than hydropower is currently not supported.
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Renewable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§43 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development is responsible for the mining policy in Zambia. During the review period, the main legislation regulating the sector (the Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2008) was reviewed and replaced by the Mines and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act, 2015. It entered into force on 1 July 2015. In substance, the Act revises regulations relating to the exploration of mining and processing of minerals; provides for safety, health and environmental protection in mining operations; and provides for the establishment of the Mining Appeals Tribunal.
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