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The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Renewable Fuels Regulations, 2010 define a commitment to expand the production and use of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, under Canada's Renewable Fuels Strategy to reduce GHG emissions; these federal measures created substantial additional demand for ethanol and biodiesel. The four key elements of the strategy include:
• a requirement for fuel producers and importers to comply with a renewable fuel content of 5% of average annual gasoline production or imports (and 2% of the diesel pool);
• support for biofuels production, led by the AAFC;
• support for next-generation technologies; and
• the Federal ecoEnergy for the Biofuels Program of 2007, which was completed in March 2018. Over its duration, this Program provided CAD 1.5 billion to support the production of renewable biofuel alternatives to gasoline and diesel. In April 2018, an evaluation of the Program was published.

The importation of certain goods into Canada is prohibited by law. Such goods are grouped within tariff lines 9897.00.00, 9898.00.00 and 9899.00.00 of the Customs Tariff , and include certain endangered species or those posing a potential threat to the environment;(...)

Samoa's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change includes the target of 100% renewable energy by 2025.
This reflects Samoa's commitment to address the need for energy in a sustainable way, whilst reduce the energy import bill. (...)

The Forest Ordinance of Tanzania, 1957 continues to provide for the creation of forest reserves and for the protection of forests and forest products within the reserves. The Forest Regulations, 2004 provide further clarifications on the use of forests for multiple purposes, and licensing procedures, including many schedules setting out the associated fees and royalties. In 2015, the Regulations were amended to change the fees for recreational activities in forests and fees for permits, licences or certificates for felling trees, collecting forest produce and other services. The first set of fees were generally higher for Tanzanian citizens and lower for expats and non-residents; and there were significant increases in most of the fees the second set of fees. According to the authorities, these changes were implemented to protect and conserve the forest environment.

Suriname maintains import prohibitions for reasons of environmental protection, natural security, and public morality (Table 3.5). Goods affected include chemicals, certain pesticides, and second-hand vehicles.

Canada is also in the process of enacting the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, that would give certain protections to the environment, public, etc., by strengthening vessel owner liability and enhancing federal powers to address abandoned, hazardous or wrecked vessels. (...)

During the review period, in accordance with the 8th NSDEP, Lao PDR concentrated its efforts on sustainable recovery and effective management of its forests; forest development; as well as forest and forest resources protection. (...) the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry opened a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Standing Office with support from Germany's Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). In 2015, the FAO – World Bank Cooperative Program, the SUFORD SU project (Scaling up participatory sustainable forest management project, financed by World Bank and Finland) and the GIZ ProFLEGT project have developed the Forestry Legality Compendium, which comprises all relevant legal provisions and provide a summary analysis on the forestry legal framework, including legislation associated with forest and forestland and the use of forest products, including from production forest, plantations, forest conversion/concession areas and village use forests. It covers planning, harvesting, transportation, processing and trade in unprocessed and semi-processed wood and finished products.

The commitment to protect 93% of our forest will provide an opportunity to further develop our eco-tourism as well as allow for the research and commercial development of Non-Timber Forest Products (NFTP). This also paves the way for the development of green energy. Our aim is to move from fossil fuel energy to solar, hydro and wind energy. Another related bio-friendly project that we are currently involved in is developing (along with Surinamese entrepreneurs) a sustainable plan for the management of waste and turning it into cooking gas and energy. Suriname held the Krutu of Paramaribo were the High Forest Cover and Low Deforestation (HFLD) developing countries signed a joint declaration in mobilizing financing for sustainable forest management, including conservation. This reaffirms our commitment towards the sustainable development of the rainforest.

Pursuant to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Amendment Order (No. 3), prohibitions apply to motor vehicles older than 10 years (previously 12 years), for environmental and safety purposes; (...)

By 2030, a key target is that over 70% of households and 100% of businesses will have access to reliable, affordable and clean modern energy sources. (...)