Search

More search criteria
Less search criteria
TPR Type Document symbol Document reference Notifying Member Year Type of information Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure See more information
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/271; WT/TPR/S/271
G-T-V§78, 80; Table 1b; S-T-IV§336, 338, 342, 345
G-T-V§78, 80; Table 1b; S-T-IV§336, 338, 342, 345
 East African Community (EAC): Tanzania 2012 Sectors Services
Relevant information
The natural resources and tourism is the sector responsible for conserving, and managing the suitable use of natural resources (wildlife, forestry and antiquities sites), as well as develop tourism activities, and marketing of the destination attractions worldwide, but the National Tourism Policy (NTP) was reviewed in order to increase private-sector participation and address concerns related, inter alia, to environmental protection
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Natural resources
Sustainable
Wildlife
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/233; WT/TPR/S/233/Rev.1 G-II§38; S-IV§40, 46-47 The Gambia 2010 Sectors Fisheries
Relevant information
The 2008 Fisheries Regulation specifies a number of conservation measures including area restrictions, gear restrictions and fish size limitations among others
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Sustainable
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/264; WT/TPR/S/264/rev.1 G-III§75; S-III§169-170 China 2012 Measures Other support measures
Relevant information
The Vehicle and Vessel Tax Law and the Regulations on the Implementation of the Vehicle and Vessel Tax Law establishes preferential tax rates for vehicles and vessels that conserve energy or use new energy, while preferential taxes have been granted on energy-management contract projects for eligible energy services companies, in accordance with the Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on Issues Concerning the Value-added Tax, Business Tax and Enterprise Income Tax Policies for Promoting the Development of the Energy Services Sector and incentives are given, under the Enterprise Income Tax Law, for enterprises investing in less developed regions, such as western China, and for investment in activities encouraged by the Government, such as environmental protection and renewable energy in order to, among other things, to promote energy saving and emission reduction
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/254; WT/TPR/S/254 G-VI§331-334; S-IV§8, 10 Ecuador 2011 Sectors Agriculture
Relevant information
Under the 2008 Constitution, and the 2009 Law on the Food Security and Sovereignty Regime 10 the Government regulates the use of and access to land, which should comply with social and environmental policy objectives
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Indigenous
Natural resources
Sustainable
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/275; WT/TPR/S/275/Rev.2 G-I§9; S-II§31 United States of America 2012 Trade Policy Framework
Relevant information
The 2012 U.S. model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) continues to provide strong investor protections while preserving the government's ability to regulate in the public interest, including strengthen protections relating to labor and the environment
Keywords
Environment
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/242 ; WT/TPR/S/242
G-III§25; S-I§18; S-II§21; S-II§75; S-IV§5; S-IV…
G-III§25; S-I§18; S-II§21; S-II§75; S-IV§5; S-IV§31
 Jamaica 2010 Sectors Energy
Relevant information
Cognizant of the challenges posed by the high cost of energy, the goals and strategies underpinning the National Energy Policy (Strategic Framework) cover the development of renewable energy sources, such as solar, hydro, wind, biomass, biofuels and energy from waste; energy conservation and efficiency; and improving eco-efficiency in all sectors of the society
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Energy
Renewable
Sustainable
Waste
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/261; WT/TPR/S/261/Rev.2 G-II§64; S-II§10 Philippines 2012 Trade Policy Framework
Relevant information
The Philippines fully supports the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) and strives to develop predictable disciplines on fisheries subsidies to reverse over-capacity and over-fishing with artisanal or community fishing being exempted, and has been active in the Committee on Trade and Environment in Special Session (CTESS)
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/266/Rev.1; WT/TPR/S/266/Rev.1 G-C-V§138; S-C-IV§207, 221, 231 Côte d’Ivoire 2012 Sectors Energy
Relevant information
People's access to butane gas is restricted by its high cost and results in people resorting to biomasses as a source of energy posing a threat to the environment and balanced biodiversity, although the authorities also want to promote and develop sources of renewable energy through an investment project portfolio which includes rural electrification; the construction of a seventh hydroelectric dam at Soubré; the creation of 1,500 solar- energy conviviality centres in rural areas; the establishment of forestry zones around the country's large cities for the rational production of charcoal (Wood-Energy Project); and the generation of electricity from waste and residues (Biomass Energy Programme)
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Environment
Forest
Renewable
Waste
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/253; WT/TPR/S/253/Rev.1 G-IV§68; S-III§39-41 Cambodia 2011 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Import licences
Relevant information
Goods, including metal waste, toxic waste, municipal waste, clinical waste, sewerage sludge, and waste of animal hairs, toxic waste and poisonous chemicals, substances and certain pesticides in accordance with toxicity classification by WHO, used computers and spare parts, as well as household waste and hazardous waste, are prohibited or restricted through limited licensing system for any of the following purposes, including, inter alia, protection of human, animal or plant life or health, the conservation of natural resources, and the protection of the environment
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Fish
Hazardous
Natural resources
Waste
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/255; WT/TPR/S/255/Rev.1 G-IV§145, 150; S-IV§169-171 Thailand 2011 Sectors Services
Relevant information
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is responsible for marketing strategies, campaigning, and promoting long-term sustainable tourism, by seeking a balance between economic, social, and environmental goals
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Waste