CHINA, HONG KONG, CHINA: Memorandum of Understanding between the National Energy Agency and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity to Hong Kong

According to the MoU, the Central People's Government (CPG) supports the China Guangdong Nuclear Power Holding Co Ltd. to renew its supply agreement with Hong Kong for a further term of 20 years. The quantity of electricity supply will be no less than the current level in principle. On the supply of natural gas, the CPG supports China National Offshore Oil Corporation's renewal of its supply agreement with Hong Kong for a further term of 20 years. Furthermore, it was agreed in principle that the feasibility of supplying natural gas to Hong Kong via the Second West-East Natural Gas Pipeline would be studied, and that the CPG would jointly build with Hong Kong an LNG terminal on the Mainland for supplying natural gas to Hong Kong. Detailed arrangements for supplying natural gas and electricity to Hong Kong, such as pricing and supply quantity, will be worked out on commercial principles between the relevant enterprises on both sides.

MYANMAR: Environmental Conservation Law (Law No. 9/2012 of 2012)

The objectives of this Law include: (a) to enable to implement the Myanmar National Environmental Policy; (b) to enable to lay down the basic principles and give guidance for systematic integration of the matters of environmental conservation in the sustainable development process; (c) to enable to emerge a healthy and clean environment and to enable to conserve natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of present and future generations; (d) to reclaim ecosystems as may be possible which are starting to degenerate and disappear; (e) to enable to manage and implement for decrease and loss of natural resources and for enabling the sustainable use beneficially; (f) to enable to implement for promoting public awareness and cooperation in educational programmes for dissemination of environmental perception; (g) to enable to promote international, regional and bilateral cooperation in the matters of environmental conservation; (h) to enable to cooperate with Government departments, Government organizations, international organizations, non-government organizations and individuals in matters of environmental conservation.

CHINA, HONG KONG, CHINA: Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation

The Framework Agreement consists of two parts, the main text and the list of annual major initiatives. It defines clearly the development positioning of Hong Kong/Guangdong co-operation: (a) promote joint socio-economic development in Hong Kong and Guangdong to create a new world-class economic zone; (b) enhance Hong Kong's position as an international financial centre and expedite the development of financial services industries in Guangdong to build an international financial centre with Hong Kong taking the lead with its financial systems to be supported by resources and services in the PRD(Pearl River Delta) cities; (c) capitalise on the competitiveness of Hong Kong's service industries and Guangdong's manufacturing industries to build an advanced global manufacturing and modern services base; (d) facilitate the flow of key factors such as people, goods, information and capital across the boundary, with a view to building an international aviation, shipping and logistics hub and a world-class modern economic circulation sphere; (e) implement a regional ecology and environment protection regime operating at a leading level by the national standards to create a high quality living area; and (f) promote collaborative development among Hong Kong and the PRD(Pearl River Delta) cities to form a world-class metropolitan cluster.

HONG KONG, CHINA: Hong Kong Climate Change Report 2015

The report outlines the work and joint efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the key private-sector stakeholders in responding to climate change. It also provides an account of Hong Kong's climate change actions prior to the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21) so that the public can have a more complete picture of Hong Kong's contributions to concerted global action.

MYANMAR: National Policy Roadmap For Harmonization of Energy Performance Standard For Air Conditioners

The National Roadmap has been developed to support and guide country-level actions with the broad objective to implement the recommendations of the Regional Policy Roadmap to harmonize air conditioners standards in ASEAN countries by 2020, which is aimed at facilitating market transformation towards more energy efficient air conditioners. It targets all air conditioners (fixed-speed and inverter) with the cooling capacity of and below 3.52kW.

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, LAO PDR, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, TIMOR-LESTE, VIET NAM: Promotion of Higher Efficiency Air Conditioners In ASEAN: A Regional Policy Roadmap

The Regional Policy Roadmap to harmonize air conditioning standards in ASEAN countries by 2020, was endorsed by the 33rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting in a Joint Ministerial Statement “Powering ASEAN towards a Greener Community” on 7 October 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The objective of the Regional Policy Roadmap is to facilitate harmonization or clear alignment of minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners in ASEAN economies. The ultimate goal is to drive market transformation in ASEAN member countries, promoting the use of more efficient air conditioning equipment. Other goals include greater intra-ASEAN trade in space cooling products, reduced costs for product testing, monitoring and verification, energy savings, and carbon emissions reductions from more efficient ACs for consumers. In that regards, the Regional Policy Roadmap is in line with the aspirational goal of reducing energy intensity in ASEAN by 20% by 2020 as a medium-term target, and 30% by 2025 as a long-term target (based on the 2005 levels) stated in the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025. In particular, it represents an outcome-based strategy aimed at “Harmonization and Promotion of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling on various kinds of energy-related products”, with targeted products listed as air-conditioning and lighting.

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, LAO PDR, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, TIMOR-LESTE, VIET NAM: ASEAN SHINE: A Private-Public Partnership to Promote Sustainable Energy Equipment and Appliances in ASEAN

ASEAN SHINE, the Best and Effective Platform for EE Initiative in ASEAN, is a public-private partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the International Copper Association (ICA). It is in direct support of the United for Efficiency (U4E) Initiative which is a global effort supporting developing countries and emerging economies to move their markets to energy efficient appliances and equipment under the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) energy efficiency goal. ASEAN SHINE currently works on standards harmonization across ASEAN for air conditioners and lighting products. Achievements include: Agreement by ASEAN Member States to harmonize test methods for air conditioners to the international standard ISO 5151:2010 The agreement and adoption of a “ASEAN Regional Policy Roadmap for Harmonization of Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners” Individual National policy roadmaps for air conditioners developed and adopted by ASEAN Member States to achieve regional harmonization. Capacity building programs for manufacturers and testing laboratories in x number of countries Consumer awareness campaigns and tools, including air conditioner selection software and AC SELECT Application to help retailers and consumers see the important economic benefits of purchasing higher efficiency air conditioners. The establishment of ASEAN SHINE Lighting Technical and Policy workgroup; The agreement of ASEAN Member States to establish harmonized standards for lighting products in the region.

MYANMAR: Myanmar Climate Change Strategy & Action Plan (MCCSAP) 2016-2030

The Myanmar Climate Change Strategy & Action Plan (MCCSAP) presents a roadmap to guide Myanmar’s strategic responses to address climate related risks and opportunities over the next 15 years and beyond. The Strategy and Action Plan aims to support key actors in their decision making at the national and local level to respond to the challenges and opportunities associated with climate change. The Strategy outlines a vision, goal and objectives to guide a transition to a climate resilient and low carbon development pathway that will deliver inclusive economic and social development. It identifies priority actions in key development sectors to build the adaptive capacity of communities and sectors and to promote low carbon development. The Strategy also outlines an implementation framework to coordinate and implement climate resilient and low carbon development initiatives. To increase the adaptive capacity of — and maximise opportunities from — low-carbon and climate resilient development, the strategy will guide investment in the six key social and economic development sectors that contribute to current and planned economic and social development in Myanmar. These six sectors are: agriculture, fisheries and livestock sector; natural resource management; energy, transport and industrial systems; towns and cities; disasters, risks and health impacts; and education, awareness and technological systems.

MYANMAR: Industrial Policy

The Industrial Policy is aligned with the objective of achieving long-term economic development and with the vision to establish a peaceful and modern developed new democratic nation. This will be supported also through the development of the industrial sector to achieve the vision "to establish a new modem industrial nation". The policies focusing on the development of the following main areas: (a) electricity power; (b) petroleum and natural gas; (oil and gas) (c) manufacturing; (d) mining; (e) hotel and tourism; (t) livestock and fisheries; (g) transport and communication; (h) industrial zone. In particular, the industrial sector will be fundamental for the improvement of the country's GDP, which is expected to increase by 7 to 9% yearly.

MYANMAR: Framework for Economic and Social Reforms (FESR-2012)

FESR is an essential policy tool of the government to realize both the short-term and long-term potential of Myanmar. First, it provides a reform bridge linking the ongoing programs of government to the National Comprehensive Development Plan, a 20-year long-term plan, which the government is drawing up in consultation with parliament for the country’s economy to grow on a par with the dynamic Asian economies. Secondly, FESR serves as a required reference for various entities of the government to develop more detailed sectoral and regional plans. Third, it can serve as a guide for building lasting cooperation with development partners as well as international bodies to obtain mutual benefits. Last but not least, it focuses on potential “quick wins” that the government will consider implementing to bring tangible and sustainable benefits to the population. FESR has twelve chapters, including provisions on energy and development, as well as on strategies for Myanmar to reposition herself in the international community through strategic engagements with neighboring economies, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the Greater Mekong Sub-region and the rest of the world.