CAMBODIA: Electricité du Cambodge Power to Poor Program Notice

The purpose of Electricité du Cambodge Power to Poor Program is "to facilitate the poor households (HH) in rural areas to have access to electricity for their houses from grid supply by providing interest free loan".

SINGAPORE: BCA Green Mark: Certification Standard for New Buildings GM Version 4.1 (2012) and Addendum No.1 Applicable to GM Version 4.1 (2014)

This Addendum shall be read in conjunction with the BCA Green Mark Certification Standard for New Buildings and shall form part of the Certification Standard. In particular, the purpose of the amendments is to allow alternative scoring methodology for meeting the criteria under ‘RB 1-2 Dwelling Unit Indoor Comfort’.

TAJIKISTAN: Tax Code, Chapter 46 ‘Taxation of Hydropower Plants Construction’ (2019 Ed.)

The present Code shall regulate legal relations establishing the principles for the design and functioning of the tax system of the Republic of Tajikistan and the procedure for the establishment, modification, repeal, and collection of taxes; it shall define the legal status of tax authorities, tax police units, taxpayers, tax agents, and other participants in relations regulated by the tax legislation; and it shall establish provisions regarding the identification of objects of taxation, the fulfillment of tax obligations, the maintenance of registry of taxpayers, objects of taxation, and tax accounting records, the filing of charges for tax offenses, and the appeal of actions (inaction) of tax authorities and officials. ---- Given that inadequate access to financial resources and capacity-related constraints are the key barriers to the development of renewable energy in Tajikistan, the Code establishes a favorable tax regime for the construction of hydro plants. Expanding financial incentives is considered a key driver for renewable energy industry. To enable a favorable business environment, the policy introduces a partial tax relief scheme and a tax exemption scheme for hydropower construction companies.

CAMBODIA: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan recognizes existing constitutional and legislative responsibilities for biodiversity in Cambodia. It also emphasizes the importance of intergovernmental cooperation to create the policy, management and research conditions necessary to advance ecological management. National and provincial governments and sectoral agencies, in cooperation with stakeholders and members of the public, will pursue the implementation of the strategic directions contained in the Strategy in accordance with their policies, plans, priorities, and fiscal capabilities.

KIRIBATI: Marine Zones (Declaration) Act 2011 (Act No. 4 of 2011)

Marine Zones (Declaration) Act 2011, is "an Act to make provisions in respect of the internal waters, the archipelagic waters, the contiguous zone, the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, and the continental shelf of Kiribati and for connected purposes". After a Preliminary Part, the Act addresses "The Marine Zones", "Regulation, Repeal and Savings" and an "Explanatory Memorandum".

KIRIBATI: Petroleum Ordinance 1968 (1977 Ed.)

The Petroleum Ordinance forms part of the Laws of the Gilbert Islands, revised edition 1977. The Ordinance includes provisions for: Importation; Storage; Hawking; Testing of Petroleum; Miscellaneous Provisions. It is administered by the Energy Planning Unit of the Ministry of Works and Public Utilities.

KIRIBATI: Environment (Amendment) Act 2007

The Environment Act 2007 is an Act to amend the Environment Act 1999. Among the different amendments it includes provisions for Pollution from private premises, Pollution in a public place or public conveyance, Pollution that harms the environment and Pollution of waters caused by energy discharge.

KIRIBATI: Environment Act 1999 (Act No. 9 of 1999)

The Environment Act 1999, is an "An Act to provide for the protection, improvement and conservation of the environment of the Republic of Kiribati and for connected purposes". The different parts address the following topics: Part I Preliminary; Part II Administration; Part III Development Control, Environmental Impact Assessment, Review and Monitoring; Part IV Control of Pollution; Part V Miscellaneous. The Schedule addresses the Prescribed Developments.

TAJIKISTAN: Target Comprehensive Program on Wide Use of Renewable Energy Sources, Such as Energy of Small Rivers, Sun, Wind, Biomass, Energy of Underground Sources for 2007-2015

The Program proposes a comprehensive approach to the development of renewable energy in the Republic of Tajikistan. Renewable energy is considered from a cross-sectoral and multidimensional perspective – as a necessary prerequisite for poverty eradication, sustainable social and economic development. The policy aims to carve the niche for these fundamental development objectives, as diversification of Tajikistan’s energy portfolio is expected to harness the national energy resources for inclusive and robust growth. It is underscored that there’s positive association between scaling up renewable energy projects and development of rural and remote areas. Having the renewable sector embraced advanced technology and innovation will facilitate social progress. --- The primary objective of the Program is to assess the potential for the development of renewable energy in Tajikistan, these assessments stem from a number of variables: infrastructure, business and investment climate, regulatory and institutional frameworks. Additionally, the policy addresses capacity-related concerns. --- The Program is adopted pursuant to the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan № 41 dated 2 February 2007.

TAJIKISTAN: Economic Development Program of the Republic of Tajikistan until 2015

The regulatory document sets strategic directions for economic and social development of Tajikistan in 2001-2015. The Program proposes implementation of a wide-scale policy targeting a number of broad sub-areas, including: social development, trade and investment, protection of the environment, macroeconomic stability, development of industrial and agricultural sectors. The Program endorsed by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (Decree № 86 of 4 March 2004) outlines ways to transform the national development landscape, represents a prudential approach for accomplishing the tasks of sustainable development. An excessive emphasis is placed on energy-related matters as the stated objectives include harnessing the resources of clean energy for inclusive growth. The policy has a specific focus on the promotion of energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable sources of energy. ----- Implementation of the Program includes three stages: 2001 – 2005: developing mechanisms capable of confronting the multifaceted crisis Tajikistan sank into, 2006 – 2010: introduction of a comprehensive set of measures to ensure economic and financial stability, 2011 – 2015: sustainable development of the national economy.