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Costa Rica supports all efforts to bring the negotiations on fisheries subsidies to a satisfactory conclusion by the end of 2019, (...), with a view to the prohibition of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing and the elimination of subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by 2020. [2]
[2] 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Goal 14.6.

Electricity is a major source of foreign exchange as most of the production is exported to the neighboring countries (mostly Thailand). Abundant, relatively cheap and ecological energy sources are also a major comparative advantage of the Lao PDR economy that the Government intends to exploit further. (...)

Grassalco is a Surinamese mining company that independently and/or in partnership, explores and exploits minerals and ores in Suriname (excluding hydrocarbons). Grassalco uses environmentally friendly exploration and exploitation systems.

According to the authorities, after its enactment, the Trade in Endangered Species Bill, 2013 will regulate the export and import of endangered species and any product derived from those species. Under the Bill, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment issues permits for export, import, and re-export of endangered, threatened, or exploited species.

Peru will continue to address outstanding challenges concerning trade facilitation and logistics, infrastructure, institutional and structural reform, sustainable development and social inclusion.

Products subject to prohibition, restriction, or licensing, 2018
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Sand Permit Environment Management Act, 2016 Permission needed

(...) Following an August 2015 Notice (No. 1360) prohibiting the export of raw logs, a May 2016 Prime Ministerial Order (PM15) banned the export of logs and sawn wood to help control the country's high deforestation rates and boost the domestic wood production industry through commercial plantations. (...)

(…) Capital-intensive growth based on mining and hydropower investments was accompanied by rising inequality and environmental degradation.[5] (…) The authorities are cognizant of these risk and are addressing them.
[5] IMF, Country Report No. 18/84.

The central government (...)is responsible for promoting environmentally responsible exports that create more employment and added value, in particular exports from small and medium sized producers.

Papua New Guinea's strategic development framework comprises three levels. • At the top level, Vision 2050 establishes the country's overall strategic direction over the 40 years from 2010 to 2050.
(...) Vision 2050 is based on seven strategic focus areas, which are: (...) • Environmental sustainability and climate change (...)