KAZAKHSTAN: Law on the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources (Law No. 165-IV of 2009) (2020 Ed.)

As recently the Republic of Kazakhstan has adopted a complex array of regulations to accelerate transition towards sustainable energy, the present Law was endorsed in line with these policies to support the penetration of renewable energy into the national energy mix. The Law proposes a long-term vision for the development of non-polluting energy sources – as a means of ensuring environmental security, climate change mitigation, and attaining progress towards low-carbon, sustainable and eco-efficient economy. The proposed instruments aim to unleash the existing potential of renewable energy, while remaining barriers to renewable energy trade are expected to be removed. Emphasis is placed on improving renewable energy pricing mechanisms. --- It is underscored that the formulation of effective, coordinated and coherent policies is an indispensable prerequisite for the promotion of renewable energy, thereby the policy aims to reinforce the Plan of Action on the Development of Alternative and Renewable Energy for 2013-2020 adopted by the Government of Kazakhstan in 2013.

KAZAKHSTAN: Nuclear Energy Law No. 93-I of 1997 (2016 Ed.)

The legal framework for nuclear energy in the Republic of Kazakhstan is laid down by the present law. The policy seeks to intensify efforts and reinforce steps necessary to protect the environment, eliminate existing nuclear dangers associated with radiation and proliferation of nuclear weapons. Since the entry into force of the Law, a number of amendments have been introduced. To reinforce the present Law, comprehensive policy actions were proposed by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Radiation Safety of the Population adopted in 1998. In 2015, draft of a new Nuclear Energy Law was issued by the Lower House of Kazakhstan’s Parliament – the Mijilis.

KAZAKHSTAN: Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Code No. 212 of 2007)

The present Code is a comprehensive environmental policy scoped as encompassing the following aspects: protection of the environment, sustainable use of natural resources, climate change mitigation and pollution abatement. The policy reviews recent patters of Kazakhstan’s economic development and analyzes the corresponding strains put on the environment. Significant environmental hazards include extensive pollution of air, water and subsoil, ozone layer depletion, habitat destruction, ecosystem degradation, and adverse impacts on human health. An excessive focus is made on climate change calamities, thus - in response to existing challenges - the policy seeks to establish a low-carbon green development model largely supported by policy measures for strengthening environmental monitoring, assessment and auditing, improvement of technical regulation and introduction of standards. The Code provides frameworks for land, water, subsoil and forestry regulation that aim to speed up transition towards sustainable and eco-efficient economy.

BANGLADESH: Vision Statement Policy & Policy Statement on Power Sector Reforms

The Vision Statement Policy and the Policy Statement on Power Sector Reforms offer an overview on the Bangladesh power sector. The objective of the Vision Statement is to provide access to affordable and reliable electricity to all by the year 2020. The document addresses an introductory part on the power sector, an operational part regarding the achievement of power-related objectives, ongoing and specific measures overtaken by the Government of Bangladesh and future proposals. The second part of the document is the Policy Statement on Power Sector Reforms, which describes the current power sector's situation, past reform activities and eventually, the Government's vision. The Government's vision includes: Long term goals; Detailed power sector reforms; Reform strategy; Employees issues; Tariff; Regulation of the power sector; Financial restructuring; Implementation.

BANGLADESH: Policy Guideline for Small Power Plant (SPP) in Private Sector (2008 Ed.)

The Policy Guideline for Small Power Plant (SPP) in Private Sector addresses the modality through which private sector investors can establish SPPs. In particular, the Guideline explores: 1. Background; 2. Plant Location & Type; 3. Fuel Supply; 4. Power Offtake; 5. Price Regulation; 6. License Requirement; 7. GOB Support; 8. Fiscal Incentives and Benefits.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Climate Doctrine of the Russian Federation (Order of the President No. 861-pp of 2009)

The Climate Doctrine is a strategic environmental regulatory document adopted pursuant to the Presidential Executive Order N 861-rp of 17 December 2009. Cross-cutting measures envisaged by the present post-Kyoto climate policy aim to reaffirm Russia’s commitments to climate objectives and enhance global mitigation action. The policy reinforces institutional and legal frameworks on climate change ensuring compliance with provisions of the Constitution, presidential executive orders and regulations issued by the Government of the Russian Federation. This multifaceted policy is designed in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (9 May 1992).--- As the exposure to climate change impacts is vast, the Russian Federation seeks to support climate resilience actions, thus reduce adverse associated social and economic effects. Of a key concern are risks to population health, drought effects, ecosystem degradation, and dissemination of infection diseases. --- The policy establishes an all-encompassing regulatory framework for international cooperation, emphasizes the need to strengthen cross-government climate coordination. A long-term vision is based on due consideration of interests of all parties involved, significant disparities in economic conditions as well as specific for each country policy and capacity-related challenges shall be taken into account.

BANGLADESH: Country Action Plan for Clean Cookstoves

Bangladesh Country Action Plan for Clean Cookstoves (CAP) defines what is needed to kick-start and develop the Bangladesh clean cookstove market. Its objective is achieving the goal of 100% clean cooking solutions by 2030. To do this the CAP presents a comprehensive summary of priority intervention options necessary to affect change, and provides interested parties (existing and potential donors, entrepreneurs, NGOs and policymakers) with intervention options to undertake. This CAP is the result of consultation of a wide variety of stakeholders. The document addresses: 1. Macro Environment; 2. The Cookstove scenario in Bangladesh; 3. Tackling the Major Issues; 4. Key Performance Indicators for Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH: Guidelines for the Implementation of the Solar Power Development Program, 2013

These Guidelines for the Implementation of the Solar Power Development Program address in detail the implementation of the solar power development, also considered the 500 MW Solar Program. In particular it deals with: a) The Setting Up of a Solar Park; b) The Implementation of Solar Minigrid Projects; c) The Installation of a Roof-Top Solar System; d) The Setting up Solar Irrigation Pump; e) The Implementation for Social Type Solar Projects, f) Existing Law and Policies; g) Financial Benefits; h) Issuance of Statutory Regulatory Order.

BANGLADESH: 500 MW Solar Programme 2012-2016: An Initiative to Promote Renewable Energy Programme in Bangladesh

The 500 MW Solar Programme is an initiative to promote renewable energy programme in Bangladesh between 2012 and 2016. In this document Government intends to figure out different options of solar power development projects under this programme. There are a commercial and a social way through which the program will be implemented. The commercial type will be in the form of solar park, solar mini grid, solar water pump etc while social type will be implemented in community health centre, union information centre, religious installation, railway station etc. The Private Sector has been identified as an important stakeholder for the implementation of this programme. Finally, to implement the programme necessary guidelines have been prepared.

BANGLADESH: Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 48 of 2012)

The Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 48 of 2012) to make provisions for the establishment of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority to ensure energy security. The document defines its establishment and functions, matters related to the management, funds and other provisions.