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Government TPR WT/TPR/G/229 G-II§17-19 Albania 2010 Trade Policy Framework
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National Strategy for Development and Integration for 2007-2013 includes environmental protection and rational exploitation of natural resources among its main objectives
Keywords
Environment
Natural resources
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/296/Rev.1 G-I§11 Qatar 2014 Trade Policy Framework
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The targeted objectives of the environmental development pillar include a balance between development needs and protecting the environment through:
• A comprehensive urban development plan for Qatar that adopts a sustainable policy with regard to urban expansion and population distribution.
• Encouragement of regional cooperation with GCC states.
• A proactive and significant regional role in assessing the impact of climate change and mitigating its negative impacts.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Climate
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/235 G-VI§153 United States of America 2010 Trade Policy Framework
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The United States has continued to be a global leader in seeking to discipline harmful fisheries subsidies and to eliminate barriers to trade in environmental technologies and services, including clean energy technologies, through the WTO as part of the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Environment
Fish
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/269/Rev.1 S-III§95-96 Norway 2012 Measures Technical regulation or specifications
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Norwegian legislation pertaining to living genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is based on the Gene Technology Act (1993), which corresponds to directive 2001/18/EC, although Norway has reserved the right to apply restrictions or prohibitions on GMOs considered to involve a risk to, inter alia, the environment
Keywords
Environment
Genetic
Eco
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/332/Rev.1 S-II§10 Maldives 2016 Trade Policy Framework
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During the review period, Maldives' development agenda has been ambitious, working to cement newly established democratic institutions and taking a leading role in international efforts on climate change. The development of a comprehensive long-term national climate change adaptation strategy for Maldives could help mobilize grants and concessional loans.
Keywords
Climate
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/254 G-IV§199 Ecuador 2011 Trade Policy Framework
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The Export and Foreign Investment Promotion Institute (PRO ECUADOR), has four areas of work, one of which is, investment promotion, including technology transfer and environment conservation
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/302/Rev.1 S-I§22 Chinese Taipei 2014 Trade Policy Framework
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During the review period, the government continued to pursue structural reform as a means of increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of the domestic economy. In order to adjust its industrial structure, in 2009 the government selected a number of industries as the main focus for economic development. These included the so-called six emerging industries (including biotechnology, green energy, cultural and creative industries), the four intelligent industries (including cloud computing and electric vehicles), and the ten major service industries (including international medical care services and international logistics services). (…)
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Green
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/299/Rev.1 S-III§54
Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States …
Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS): Saint Kitts and Nevis
 2014 Measures Import licences
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Permits are required for imports of any live animals, poultry or birds or carcasses and parts thereof, plants, planting materials, and pesticides, as well as ozone-depleting substances. The importation of arms and ammunition requires a licence from the Commissioner of Police under the Firearms Act. No. 23 of 1967.
Keywords
Soil
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/307 S-Table-III.6 United States of America 2014 Measures Technical regulation or specifications
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Table 3.6 Prohibitions, restrictions, or other special requirements
Product: Household appliances
Prohibition, restriction, or requirement: Energy standards to be met, and labeled to indicate expected energy consumption or efficiency
Keywords
Energy
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/312/Rev.1 S-Table-A3.2 Australia 2015 Measures Grants and direct payments
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Table A3. 2 Subsidies notified under WTO provisions, 2011/12 and 2012/13
($A)
FEDERAL PROGRAMMES
Environment
- Clean Technology Investment Program (CTIP): Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: 16 February 2012 to 30 June 2019
- Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program (CTFFIP): Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: 16 February 2012 to 30 June 2018
- Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP)

Innovation
- Clean Technology Innovation Program: Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: 6 July 2012 to 22 October 2013; 2011/12: n.a.; 2012/23: 2,200,000

Passenger motor vehicles
- Ford Australia Environmental Grant: Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: 30 March 2012 to 31 May 2015; 2011/12: ..a; 2012/13: ..a
- Green Car Innovation Fund (GCIF); Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: 2009/10 to January 2011; 2011/12: 125,000,000; 2012/13: 47,500,000

South Australia
- Business Sustainability Alliance – Energy Efficiency Program: Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: Completed in June 2013
- Cleantech Partnering Program:Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: Completed on 30 June 2013

Victoria
- Beyond Waste Fund: Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: Was to conclude in September 2014; 2012/13: 649,398
- Driving Investment for New Recycling: Type of subsidy: Grants; Duration: Until June 2015; 2011/12: 262,820; 2012/13: 734,268
Keywords
Clean
Sustainable
Waste
Recycle
Energy
Environment
Green