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February 11, 2022United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Paraguayan Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development Resolution on the exportation quotas for Palo Santo Trees

This policy strengthens the protection of the Palo Santo tree, an endangered species, facing threats linked to agricultural...

Organisation
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 10, 2022Slovak Environment Agency

Renew the house

The implementation of the renovation of family houses has a clear objective to support a total of at least 30 thousand...

Organisation
Slovak Environment Agency
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
January 31, 2022Mauritius - Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change

Excise Levy on inefficient electrical appliances

The Regulations on Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Regulated Machinery) Regulations 2017 have been drafted to encourage the...

Organisation
Mauritius - Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
January 25, 2022Croatia - Ministry for Economy and Sustainable Development

Switch to energy efficient lighting in production facility of company Karolina d.o.o.

There are three main goals which were achieved with this project. The first goal was improvement of electricity...

Organisation
Croatia - Ministry for Economy and Sustainable Development
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
January 25, 2022Croatia - Ministry for Economy and Sustainable Development

Centre of Excellence Cerovac Caves – Sustainable management of natural heritage and karst underground

Velebit Nature Park is the largest and most complex protected area in the Republic of Croatia. In terms of geology and...

Organisation
Croatia - Ministry for Economy and Sustainable Development
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 22, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund

Aim to increase the quantity and quality of recycling and make further progress towards Scotland's waste targets and overall...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 22, 2021Saint Lucia - Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development

Concessions for Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant based food service cotainers

Provide consumers with more environmentally friendly materials to assist them in making better lifestyle choices and...

Organisation
Saint Lucia - Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 21, 2021Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic

Green to households II – financial support for RES device installation in family and residential houses

• to increase the use of RES in households • reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Organisation
Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 21, 2021Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic

Green to households II – financial support for RES device installation in family and residential houses

• to increase the use of RES in households • reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Organisation
Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 19, 2021Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Purchase grant for private buyers of electric vehicles ("Innovationsprämie")

With around 3 billion euros dedicated to subsidies for purchasing an electric car, the Federal Government is sending a clear...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 18, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Plastic Packaging Tax

As noted above, this policy instrument will encourage the use of recycled plastic, which represents a more sustainable method...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 18, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Single-Use Carrier Bag Charge Extension

A single-use plastic bag charge has been in place in England since 2015. In May 2021, it was increased from 5p to 10p and...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument