KYRGYZSTAN: Law on State Regulation and Policy in the Field of Emission and Absorption of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) No. 71 of 2007 (2016 Ed.)

The Law on State Regulation and Policy in the Field of Emission and Absorption of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) No. 71 of 2007 (2016 Ed.) determines the basis for state regulation, the procedure for the activities, rights, duties and responsibilities of state bodies, local governments, individuals and legal entities in the sphere of emission and absorption of greenhouse gases on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

KYRGYZSTAN: Law on Energy Efficiency of Buildings No. 137 of 2011 (2019 Ed.)

The purpose of the policy document is to establish criteria for the conservation of energy in the building sector. The policy aims to achieve significant improvements in energy efficiency (EE), thus contribute to climate change mitigation efforts and initiatives on the reduction of GHG emissions. The policy tightens EE norms in the construction sector and imposes standards for energy performance.

KYRGYZSTAN: Law on Electric Power Industry No. 8 of 1997 (2019 Ed.)

The policy establishes an all-encompassing framework for power sector in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. Enforcing the provisions of the Energy Act, the policy focuses on the areas of electricity and thermal power generation, transmission and distribution. As provided by Art.1, the primary objective of the regulatory document is to ensure reliable, stable and uninterrupted supply of electricity and thermal power, to improve the quality of energy services, to create a competitive energy market environment, to encourage the development of private sector and increase investments.

NAURU: Republic of Nauru First National Communication

The Republic of Nauru Response: 1st National Communication was issued in 1999 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The report was prepared by Nauru’s National Committee on Climate Change with the assistance of the Energy Unit of the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), and approved by the Government of the Republic of Nauru. The Nauru’s First National Communication is considered to be only one of the initial steps of many to help in ensuring that the Republic of Nauru will remain the “Pleasant Island”. Chapter 1 deals with Nauru in Context; Chapter 2 explores Nauru’s Climate Change, Chapter 3 provides for Nauru’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory; Chapter 4 describes Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate and Sea-level Change; Chapter 5 deals with Nauru’s Policies and Measures and Chapter 6 explores Education and Information Activities.

NAURU: National Environmental Management Strategy (NEMS) and National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP)

The purpose of our National Environmental Management Strategy (NEMS) is to identify development programs that will be sustainable for the Republic of Nauru. The document deals with: 1. Introduction; 2. Nauru Environment; 3. Environmental Institutions and Legislation; 4. Environmental Issues and Challenges; 5. National Environmental Action Plan; 6 Summary and Conclusions: A Statement of Nauru's commitment to environmentally and culturally sustainable development.

NAURU: Republic of Nauru Second National Communication

This report was issued by the Government of Nauru for the UNFCCC. It was prepared and published by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment as part of the Second National Communication project, with financial assistance from the Global Environment Facility through UNDP. Chapter 1 analyses the National Circumstances; Chapter 2 provides for the National Greenhouse Inventory; Chapter 3 deals with Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment; Chapter 4 provides for Mitigation Measures and Analysis and Chapter 5 explores Other Information.