Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/212 |
G-II§40, 42 |
Brazil |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The National Bank of Social and Economic Development (BNDES), a state-owned bank created in 1952, offers long-term financing at competitive rates, for the development of investment projects and for the commercialization of new machines and equipment, as well as the financing of Brazilian exports, always considering ethical, environmental and sustainable development principles.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/212 |
G-IV§125 |
Brazil |
2009 |
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Energy |
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Brazil has one of the world's cleanest energy mixes, in which 46% of primary energy sources are renewable, and Brazilian studies for the energy sector foresee that such large use of renewable sources should be maintained, greatly due to the use of hydropower and bioenergy, including biofuels.
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Bio
Clean
Energy
Renewable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/212 |
G-IV§126 |
Brazil |
2009 |
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Energy |
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Significant amounts in hydroelectric power sources have been invested in order to fully explored Brazil's hydroelectric potential, considering its importance towards the achievement of sustainable development and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Emissions
Sustainable
Green
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/212 |
G-IV§127 |
Brazil |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Energy |
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Brazil considers bioenergy, including biofuels, an indispensable tool for the expansion and diversification of the energy matrix and is committed to meet 15% of the national need for electricity through biomass electricity - generated mostly from sugarcane processing plants – by 2020.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/212 |
G-IV§127 |
Brazil |
2009 |
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Energy |
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As for the transport sector, Brazil considers the use of ethanol and biodiesel to play a key role in the pursuit of sustainable development, climate change mitigation and energy security.
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Bio
Climate
Energy
Sustainable
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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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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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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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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
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Government TPR; Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/G/213; WT/TPR/S/213/REV.1 |
G-I§2; S-I§18; S-II§3 |
Fiji |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Adoption of the Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Development Strategy (SEEDS) for 2008-2010 consisting of six policy platforms, including developing social and community outcomes to promote rural development, social equity and environmental sustainability among others.
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