AUSTRALIA, COOK ISLANDS, KIRIBATI, MARSHALL ISLANDS, MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF), NAURU, NEW ZEALAND, NIUE, PALAU, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMOA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, TONGA, TUVALU, VANUATU: Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership

The Majuro Declaration of Climate Leadership was adopted by the Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum in 2013. In a concise and focused way, the Declaration captures the Pacific’s political commitment to be a region of Climate Leaders, and to spark a “new wave of climate leadership” that can deliver a safe climate future for all.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Action Plan (Roadmap) for Improving Accessibility of Energy Infrastructure (Government Order No. 1144-R of 2012) (2017 Ed.)

The Roadmap focuses on strategic analysis, policy options and capacity development issues prioritizing the development of national power grid system, along with that seeking to ensure uninterrupted supply of power in the Russian Federation. The policy includes a long-term vision for the development of national power sector specifically addressing the need to improve and proliferate lasting and sustainable energy investment mechanisms. An emphasis is placed on initiatives to attract foreign investments to infrastructure development projects.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Government Decree No. 977 of 2009 on Investment Programs of Power Sector Entities (2021 Ed.)

The Government Decree No.977 of 2009 on Investment Programs of Power Sector Entities (2021 Ed.) approves the attached a) criteria of reference of subjects of electric power industry among the subjects which investment programs (including definition of sources of their financing) are affirmed by the authorised Federal body; b) rules for approval of investment programs of electric power industry entities; c) rules of control over the implementation of investment programs of the electric power industry.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Building Code 'Thermal Performance of Buildings' (2018 Ed.)

The Building Code was initially designed in 2003 and adopted in 2012 with a view to support further optimization of thermal efficiency in buildings. The policy is based on the Technical Regulation on Safety of Buildings and Works (the Federal Law N 384-FL of 30 December 2009). It is stressed that consistency and coherence with international standards and norms on energy efficiency in buildings have to be strengthened.

ARMENIA, GEORGIA, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, TAJIKISTAN, UZBEKISTAN: Agreement on Cooperation of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States on Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation

The policy sets forth a vision for improving efficiency of the energy sectors in the CIS member states. The document represents the agreed principles of cooperation to support environmentally sound economic growth, focuses on collective approaches to reducing energy intensity of the economy, seeks to develop solutions to the most acute environmental issues and enhance conservation of energy in the CIS member states. With view to harness fully the potential of cooperation, the policy harmonizes measures and initiatives on energy efficiency.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Concept of the Development of National Standardization System until 2020

In line with measures to distill the emerging conceptual thinking on integrated approaches towards enhanced energy efficiency and conservation of energy resources, the Concept outlines ways to improve the national standardization system. Enforced by the Government Decree № 1762-р of 24 September 2012, the policy lays the ground for potential future efforts towards harmonization of national standards ensuring uniformity with international practices and standards.

MARSHALL ISLANDS: National Climate Change Policy Framework

The RMI National Climate Change Policy Framework (NCCPF) was issued in 2011. It sets out the Government of RMI’s commitments and responsibilities to address climate change. This policy framework will guide the development of adaptation and energy security measures that respond to the needs of the RMI, and foster an environment in which the RMI can be better prepared to manage current climate variability and future climate projections.

ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, TAJIKISTAN, TURKMENISTAN, UZBEKISTAN: Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Environmental Monitoring among the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States

The policy calls for implementation of commitments under the regional partnership for strengthening environmental monitoring in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The agreement is signed by the parties to increase alignment of work on protection of the environment, conservation of natural resources, and facilitation of effective knowledge management. In strengthening cooperation mechanisms, expected benefits include enabling conditions for sustainable development, strengthening environmental security at the national and regional levels, ensuring uniformity of regulatory frameworks and reinforcing synergies in policy interventions.

AZERBAIJAN: Statute on the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan No 434 of 2000)

The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan is established pursuant to the Presidential Decree № 240 of December 29, 1999 'On Establishment of the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan' to ensure effective management of the country's foreign currency assets, implementation of agreements between the State Oil Company and investors on the exploration of oil and gas resources, specifically those ones concerning the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves in the Caspian Sea (Art.1.1).

MARSHALL ISLANDS: Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Management 2014-2018

This Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan was issued in 2008. The Plan is an important and integral supportive element towards the achievement of sustainable national development imperatives. Indeed, in 2010 it was recognized that the Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan would benefit from inclusion of climate change risks to collectively mitigate and wherever possible prevent risks posed by hazards, and adapt. In particular, this Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management provides a detailed strategy for holistically and co-operatively addressing risk in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).---Note: OEPPC Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Co-ordination.