Elucidating the interlinkages between energy, environment and innovative growth, the Strategy seeks to advance efforts on the way to cleaner, more efficient and robust energy system in the Russian Federation. It is of utmost importance to give due consideration to the development of alternative and renewable sources of energy, enhance energy efficiency, and, in a broader sense, increase competitiveness of the national energy sector. Present Strategy was adopted pursuant to the Order of the Government of the Russian Federation N 2227-r of 8 December 2011.

The Agreement reaffirms Armenia’s climate change commitments considering the Clean Development Mechanism – defined in art. 12 - the principle underlying mechanism for implementation of the Kyoto Protocol under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Broader involvement of relevant stakeholders in climate and environmental change initiatives at the national level shall be ensured. The Kyoto Protocol was ratified pursuant to the Decision of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia № 323-2 of 26 December 2002.

The objective of the policy document is to build effective policy synergies and advance national capacities for strengthening the existing system of environmental protection in the Republic of Armenia. Enabling conditions for pursuing sustainable development, the Decree aims to reaffirm Armenia’s international commitments to protecting the environment.

The Water Code adopted by the National Assembly on the 4 July 2002 determines policy actions and establishes measures for improving water management in the Republic of Armenia. In line with efforts taken at the national level to integrate environmental sustainability in Armenia’s current development pattern, the policy aims to strengthen the system of water resources management.

Taking into full account national development priorities and internationally agreed development goals, the policy aims to support the implementation of programs on energy efficiency and introduction of renewable sources of energy in the Republic of Armenia. It is underscored that sustainable energy sector is an important driver of sustainable economic growth.

Present Code establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation of land use in the Republic of Armenia. With a view to maintain, recover and increase productivity of land resources, the policy focuses on measures to promote environmentally- and economically-sound management of land resources. It aims to minimize human-induced effects on the environment, calls for a strong policy action towards conservation of soil and water resources and promotion of integrated ecosystem management.

The policy establishes an all-encompassing framework for the regulation of energy sector in the Republic of Armenia. The objective of this Law is the establishment of the government policies in the energy sector and the mechanisms for their implementation.

The Japan Revitalization Strategy aims to sustain Japan's growth. In doing so, it addresses multiple facets of the Japanese society to restore the country's "earning power". It addresses: 1.Basic Concept of Revising Japan Revitalization Strategy; Key Policy Measures in the Revised Strategy; Future Measures for Further Growth; Major Policy Measures in the Revised Strategy. Three Action Plans: Industry Revitalization Plan; Reforming the employment system and reinforcing human resources capabilities; Promoting innovation in science and technology / Becoming the world’s leading intellectual property-based nation; Becoming the world’s leading IT society; Further strengthening Japan’s international competitiveness as a business hub; Achieving regional revitalization and regional structural reform/Achieving reform among mid-ranking companies, SMEs and micro enterprises; Strategy of Global Outreach.---Note: IGCC Integrated gasification combined cycle.

Through the“Cool Earth-Innovative Energy Technology Program” Japan examined how specific measures can be taken to develop innovative technologies in the field of energy with the prospects for 2050. The first topic discussed is about which kind of technologies Japan should focus on developing to achieve substantial reductions by 2050. Secondly, it is discussed how international cooperation should be used in technology development, since the substantial reduction is considered impossible without international cooperation. Thirdly, the report focuses on how international cooperation should be structured with the roadmaps as the centerpiece of international cooperation. ---NOTE: COP Coefficient of Performance.

The purpose of this Act is to protect the interests of electricity users and achieve the sound development of Electricity Businesses by realizing appropriate and reasonable management of Electricity Businesses, and to assure public safety and promote environmental preservation by regulating the construction, maintenance and operation of Electric Facilities.