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The Ozone Layer Protection Regulations of 2006 of Samoa regulate the supply, purchase and handling of controlled substances, making it unlawful for any person other than authorized supplier to import, export, sell, offer for sale or distribute a controlled substance. Controlled Substances are those substances defined as such under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
The constitution of the Republic of Palau defines the territory, sovereignty, citizenship and the structure of government in Palau. It provides for Fundamental Rights and recognizes traditional law which shall be equally authoritative as statute.
The Medium-Term Development Strategy (MTDS) of Palau articulates the key strategies and actions to help achieve economic, social, environmental and cultural goals of the country for the five-year period from 2009 to 2014. The overall goal defined in the MTDS is a sustained and widespread improvement in general standards of living while preserving cultural and environmental values for the people of Palau.
The Updated Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, like its predecessor and original version PDP 2017-2022, is anchored on the long terms vision for Filipinos to attain a “matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay” (stable, comfortable and secure life). The updated version was prepared to respond to the emergence of new threats to the country's growth prospects and to guide the transition towards economic recovery. The goal of the Updated PDP is to lay down the foundation for inclusive growth, a high trust and resilient society, and a globally-competitive knowledge economy.
The Intended Nationally Determined Contribution of the Philippines submits the intended mitigation measure to undertake greenhouse gas (CO2e) emission reduction of about 70% by 2030 relative to its business as usual scenario of 2000-2030. Reduction of CO2e emissions will come from energy, transport, waste, forestry and industry sectors.
The overall goal of the Roadmap is aimed at achieving “Climate- and Disaster-Resilient Communities Supporting Equitable and Sustainable Development.” The roadmap has four expected outcomes, namely: (i) Increased Adaptive Capacities of Vulnerable Communities; (ii) Ensured Adequate Supply of Clean Air, Water, and other Natural Resources; (iii) Increased Resilience of Critical Infrastructure; and (iv) Enhanced Knowledge, Access to Information and Institutional Capacities.
The National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) embodies the climate change framework of the Philippines, which prioritizes food security, water sufficiency, ecological and environmental stability, human security, climate-smart industries and services, sustainable energy, and knowledge and capacity development as the strategic direction for 2011 to 2028. The NCCAP outlines the specific programs and strategies for adaptation and mitigation for 2011 to 2028.
The National Framework Strategy on Climate Change adopts a vision of "a climate risk-resilient Philippines with healthy, safe, prosperous and self-reliant communities, and thriving and productive ecosystems." Its goal is "to build the adaptive capacity of communities and increase the resilience of natural ecosystems to climate change, and optimize mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development." It also adheres to the core principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and the precautionary principle.
The Philippine Energy Plan embodies specific strategic directions and action plans to guide the sector during the planning period 2016-2030. It presents 2016-2010 Sectoral Roadmaps for and Gas, Coal, Renewable Energy, Geothermal, and Biofuel, with an overview, roadmap and action plan for each of these areas. It also looks into the Power Sector as a whole, including power demand and supply, transmission development and distribution development, as well as policies and program developments within the sector.
The Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) for 2018-2040 was formulated in response to the government's long-term vision for Filipinos to have strongly rooted, comfortable and secure life. The PEP likewise embodies the policies and laws that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of affordable and clean energy, such as the Renewable Energy Act, Energy Efficiency Act, and the policy on Resiliency of Energy System and Infrastructure.