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Special duty and tax incentives are granted to local and foreign companies involved in lead and priority activities, such as natural resources (e.g. fishing and forestry)

The Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project (SMMRP) is a five-year (2010-14) programme co-financed by the International Development Association and the Tanzanian Government, while the Petroleum Act, approved in 2008, introduced provisions for, inter alia, public safety and environmental protection

Togo adopted a new Forestry Code in 2006, although forestry resources continue to suffer from deforestation, while the occupation and destruction of wildlife 's natural habitats, combined with poaching, have brought about a marked decline in wildlife

The regulatory framework for the fisherise sector includes regulation on fishing in coastal waters and in deep-sea, but the sector is threatened by uncontrolled discharge of industrial waste without any prior treatment as well as illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing

Some attempts are being made to develop solar energy, including the establishment of institutions responsible for developing renewable energy, although there does not appear to be any exemption from customs duty on equipment to generate solar or wind energy

Mining rights are linked to a particular area but holders of mining rights have the responsibility, among others, to protect the environment in accordance with the Environment Code

Most of the aid for trade agenda is found in the pillar establishing the consolidation of the foundations of strong and sustainable growth, by identifying nine priority areas for the promotion of growth, including effectively managing natural resources and the environment

Second-hand cars of eight years or older are subject to 25% import duty, 18% VAT, 6% withholding tax, and an environmental levy at 20%

Uganda's main SPS-related legislation includes, among other things, the Plant Protection Act (1964), the Seeds and Plant Act No. 3 of 2007, and the Agricultural Chemicals (Control) Act No. 1 of 2007, with standards for organic products are controlled by the private-sector agency, UGACERT, while other food-related legislation pending and in various stages of development includes: regulations for the Agricultural Chemicals (Control) Act, which would separate the regulation of pesticides from fertilizers to address food-safety concerns about pesticide residues along the food chain, and the draft Biosafety Act and Regulations, pertaining to GMOs

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has the main responsibility for formulating and implementing trade policy, although other ministries involved include the ministries of Animal Industry and Fisheries; and Water and Environment