Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/334/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Ukraine |
2016 |
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Fisheries |
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The fishery sector is regulated by the State Agency of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, based on the Law No. 3677-VI of 8 July 2011 "on Fishery, Commercial Fishing and Aquatic Biological Resources Protection", the Law No. 486-IV of 6 February 2003 "on Fish and Other Live Water Resources, and Food Products Produced from them", and the Regulation on the State Agency of Fisheries (Presidential Order No. 484 of 16 April 2011). The regional bodies of the State Agency of Fisheries (Presidential Decree No. 484/2011 of 16 April 2011) have powers to apply sanctions for violations of fishery regulations. Penalties for illegal fishing were increased in 2011 (Cabinet of Ministers' Resolution No. 1209 of 21 November 2011), resulting in a decrease in the number of detected violations. Fishing restrictions and bans, as determined by the State Agency of Fisheries, may be applied for certain periods, areas or species, or for certain types of fishing gear and methods of fishing.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Albania |
2016 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Authorizations for new hydropower plants are granted based on the Concession Law (Law No. 9663 of 18 June 2006, as amended by Law No. 125/2013 on concessions and PPP) and a competitive bidding process, or through the authorization of the construction of new power generating facilities regulated by Decision No. 822 of the Council of Ministers. Power plants below 2 MW which are not subject to the Concession Law are granted an authorization by the Ministry in charge of energy.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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(...) The Fisheries Law applies to all activities relating to the exploitation and/or extraction of existing marine and aquatic biological resources, whether or not for profit, and its objective is to establish a sustainable fisheries system in the Dominican Republic.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/339 |
S-IV§41 |
Democratic Republic of Congo |
2016 |
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Forestry |
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As far as the environment and nature conservation are concerned, the DRC has implemented a number of initiatives over the period 2010 2015 through legislation and sectoral strategies. [12] A strategy for this purpose would be worthwhile. Under the Kyoto Protocol, for a country without emission reduction commitments such as the DRC, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) offers an enormous carbon credit market potential. Congolese forests constitute an important "carbon sink" at the global level and are therefore a latent asset in the same way as mining or hydroelectric resources. With a low rate of deforestation of 0.27% in 2009, Congolese forests are the foremost carbon sink in the world. Given the growth prospects for the carbon market (in volume and price), utilization of this resource in the form of carbon credits could turn it into a significant source of revenue for the DRC.
[12] These include: (i) the definition of fundamental principles on environmental protection (Law No. 11/009 of 9 July 2011), based on the fundamental and universal principles recognized at international level such as the obligation to carry out an environmental and social impact study, and an environmental audit; (ii) the adoption in 2012 of a REDD+ National Strategy; (iii) adoption of a policy and research plan for the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation, in June 2011; (iv) adoption in September 2012 of a national strategy for biodiversity conservation in protected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo; (v) adoption of measures to regulate classified installations, with the aim of establishing the nomenclature, categorization, procedures for obtaining a national or provincial permit, and conditions for the exploitation of classified installations (Decree No. 13/015 of 29 May 2013); (vi) adoption of a national sanitation policy in December 2013; and (vii) promulgation of Law No. 014 003 of 11 February 2014 on nature conservation.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/328 |
S-IV§41 |
Georgia |
2015 |
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Forestry policy is contained in the National Forest Concept for Georgia, adopted by Parliament in December 2013. The Concept applies to all forests in Georgia, irrespective of their ownership and form of management. In accordance with the Concept, the legislative and institutional framework is being revised. The three key institutions under the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resource Protection are:
• the Forest Policy Service, which is responsible for forestry policy-making, including main strategies;
• the National Forestry Agency, which is responsible for the management of forests; and
• the Environmental Supervision Department, which is in charge of supervising activities related to forestry.
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Forest
Natural resources
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/282/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Suriname |
2013 |
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Mining |
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Exploration and exploitation rights for bauxite, radioactive minerals, and hydrocarbons are granted by resolution drafted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and approved by the Council of Ministers, the state Council and the National Assembly; it enters into force after having been signed by the President and published in the Staatsblat. Exploration and exploitation rights for other minerals and building materials may be granted by the Minister of Natural Resources, and may only be transferred with the permission of the Minister.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/280/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
2013 |
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Energy |
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As of 2005, independent power producers (IPPs) may sell electricity to any customer. The first IPPs started to enter the market in 2011. There are a number of small-scale hydro-electric power producers besides LKW and the contribution of independent solar power producers has been increasing. According to the Government's Energy Strategy 2020, adopted in 2012, the objective is to increase the share ofrenewable energies from 8.2% in 2008 to 20% by 2020, through subsidies for improved insulation, sun-collectors, and tighter energy standards in construction.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
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General environmental reference |
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(...)The 1998 Fisheries Policy remains unchanged. Its objectives include the enhancement of resources and production;(...)and maintaining the ecological balance, biodiversity and public health.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
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(...)The National Shrimp Fish Policy was adopted in 2014. Its main objectives are maintaining the environmental and ecological balance, protecting biodiversity, following HACCP approach, traceability (…).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2019 |
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General environmental reference |
Forestry |
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The National Forestry Authority (NFA), a semi-autonomous agency, is responsible for managing 506 central forest reserves (CFRs) on a sustainable basis, and supplying high quality forestry-related products and services to the Government, local communities, and the private sector. (...)
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