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WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§40 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
2015 |
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Petroleum products are the main source of primary energy supply (54%), followed by coal (29%), electricity (17%), and wood ; the contribution of renewable energy is insignificant. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§40 |
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2017 |
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Internal taxes |
Forestry |
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Wood exports are subject to the DUS, ranging from 1% to 35%, applied to the reference prices that date from 1994 and are often lower than the actual export prices. Exports of wood in log form are further subject to a reforestation tax of 2% of the reference price used as a basis for the DUS. In addition, Ivorian logs exported or sold on the domestic market are subject to a felling tax and a special forest conservation and development tax. These taxes are payable by the party making the customs declaration or by the recipient of the delivery on the domestic market.
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WT/TPR/S/362 |
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2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The Government considers the industry as strategic for the country's development and, in addition to the "Terra Ranka" Plan, has adopted a Fisheries Development Strategic Plan (2015 2020). The two Plans cover maritime fiscalization, research and development of maritime and small-scale fisheries, and aquaculture. [26] (...)
[26] An annual fisheries resources management plan for 2015 has also been adopted. Secretaria de Estado das Pescas e Economia Marítima (2014), Plano de Gestão das Pescas para o Ano 2015, December.
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WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§40 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Mali |
2017 |
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Other environmental requirements |
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Until February 2012, mining research and exploration activities were governed by Ordinance No. 99 032/P RM of 19 August 1999 on the Mining Code, as amended by Ordinance No. 013/P RM of 10 February 2000, and its implementing texts, notably Decrees Nos. 99 25/PM RM and 99 255/PM RM of 15 September 1999. In 2012, by Law No. 2012 015 of 27 February 2012, Mali promulgated a new Mining Code. The latter only applies, however, to mining titles granted after 27 February 2012. For companies holding mining rights valid prior to that date, the provisions of the former Code still apply. These existing mining companies are nevertheless entitled to opt for the regime adopted in the new Code. The new Code stipulates, inter alia, that mining companies are required to draw up an environmental and social management plan, as well as a community development plan for the population in mining areas. It further prescribes that 5% of operating companies' capital must be held by Ivorian nationals.
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WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-IV§40 |
Mexico |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Since 2015, the energy sector has been experiencing the negative effects of lower oil prices, which have led to a fall in production. Between 2012 and 2015, primary energy production contracted at an annual rate of 3% (Table 4.5). In 2015, it amounted to 8,261 petajoules, with hydrocarbons accounting for 87.2%, renewables for 7.9%, coal for 3.5%, and nuclear energy for the remaining 1.5%.
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WT/TPR/S/354/REV.1 |
S-IV§40 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Mozambique has considerable hydropower potential. Currently, 85% of the electricity produced in the country comes from hydropower sources followed by thermal sources (15%), including natural gas power plants and diesel. The company Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) operates the Cahora Bassa Dam, the second largest dam in Africa, sells 75% of its existing generation to South Africa, and uses South African transmission lines to re-import.
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WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-IV§40 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The purpose of the National Energy Efficiency Committee (CNEE), as stipulated in Decree No. 6.377/11, is to concentrate efforts to support projects or initiatives aimed at making rational and efficient use of energy. The CNEE is composed of representatives of 11 different institutions , is coordinated by the Vice Ministry of Mines and Energy and reports on its work to the Government. The CNEE is responsible for preparing and implementing the National Energy Efficiency Plan of the Republic of Paraguay presented in July 2015. This Plan lays down five strategic priorities to be pursued by means of specific measures and programmes depending on the sector: political measures; education, awareness raising and training; implementation programmes for the efficient and rational use of energy; energy related diagnostic studies and audits; and maintainability and sustainability measures.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§40 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The 2010 Policy Framework for the Fisheries of Sierra Leone , for the long term development of the sector, aims to turn fisheries into an ecologically sustainable and economically efficient sector. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/376/REV.1 |
S-IV§40 |
Israel |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Israel's energy policy is aimed primarily at ensuring energy security and achieving environmental protection goals (Paris Climate Change Agreement). The Ministry of Energy is responsible for ensuring energy supply, and the natural gas industry is regulated by the Natural Gas Authority in the Ministry (Natural Gas Act, 2002).
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WT/TPR/S/369/REV.1 |
S-IV§40 |
Montenegro |
2018 |
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Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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(…) Montenegro has adopted various tools to combat illegal fishing. [31]
[31] These tools include: satellite systems to follow vessels; the creation of a register of fishing vessels; and the automatic identification of fishing vessels. In 2016, three vessels were seized (two Albanian and one Italian). Sanctions were applied and the vessels were reported to the GFCM.
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