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March 5, 2023Philippines - National Economic and Development Authority

Imposition of Excise Tax on Single-use Plastic Bags

Market-based instruments, such as taxes, aimed at discouraging the use of single-use plastics, have shown to be effective in...

Organisation
Philippines - National Economic and Development Authority
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
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 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 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
Policy
February 8, 2021Hungary - Ministry of Agriculture

Environmental Product Fee

The regulation is ultimately aimed at reducing the impact on the environment. This regulation names nine types of products...

Organisation
Hungary - Ministry of Agriculture
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
January 14, 2020Maldives - Ministry of Environment & Energy

Green Tax

Green tax is a known to have a big potential and a widely used tool towards a circular economy. A circular economy helps...

Organisation
Maldives - Ministry of Environment & Energy
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
December 31, 2019Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería - Costa Rica

Pago por servicios ambientales en sistemas mixtos

Por medio del pago anual durante 5 años del incentivo económico por: a- Proteger áreas con cobertura forestal b- Siembra de...

Organisation
Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería - Costa Rica
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
November 11, 2019Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water

Financial support for promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture by "Maritime and Fisheries Programme" 2014-2020

Contribution to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth through ensuring environmentally sustainable, resource efficient...

Organisation
Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
November 11, 2019Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water

Promotion of green jobs and green skills by Operational Programme "Human Resources Development" 2014-2020 and the state budget

Described employment and labor markets policies play active role in supporting sustainable jobs creation and in matching...

Organisation
Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument