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In its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, Tuvalu committed to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity generation (power) sector by 100% (i.e., almost zero emissions) by 2025. In terms of adaptation, Tuvalu’s vulnerability and the adaptation actions are articulated in other national documents such as the National Adaptation Programme of Action, National Strategic Action Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, and National Climate Change Policy.
Samoa's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity subsector by adopting a 100% renewable energy target for electricity generation through to the year 2025. This is conditional on reaching 100% renewable electricity generable in 2017, and receiving international assistance.
The Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) of Fiji commits to a sector-specific reduction focusing on a renewable energy target for electricity generation. In addition, a general emission reduction by improvements in energy efficiency economy wide. The target is for the renewable energy share in electricity generation to approach 100% by 2030 from around 60% in 2013. In addition, an indicative reduction of 10% carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for energy efficiency improvements economy wide will be sought.
The petition sought the closure of the Godavari Marble Industries mine. Exorbitant extraction of marble has negatively impacted the biologically and culturally significant area. The court found that the mining operations are inconsistent with the constitutional right to a healthy environment and to live with dignity.
The Act mandates that the Government shall establish a Witness Protection Programme for the protection and safety of witnesses in any proceeding relating to the Act. It provides for the actions which may be taken for the protection of the witnesses such as the establishment of a new identity, concealment of identity, compensation to heirs in case of death of the witness due to his/her involvement in the case, and the like.
The National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035 steers the strategic course of Solomon Islands' future development. It sets out the long-term vision, mission and objectives that embodies the aspirations of all Solomon Islanders. It enunciates the national vision of improving the social economic livelihoods of all Solomon Islanders.
A young girl in Pakistan challenged the government’s plan to exploit untapped coal reserves in the Thar Desert. She argued that exploitation of the Thar coalfields would release approximately 327 billion tons of carbon dioxide, more than 1,000 times Pakistan’s previous estimate for annual greenhouse gas emissions. The case remains pending for judgment.
The 2015 National Energy Policy of Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) envisions an improved quality of life for the people of RMI through clean, reliable, affordable, accessible, environmentally appropriate and sustainable energy services. The policy is composed of three chapters, which include a framework for the national energy policy and its implementation, a discussion on linking the policy outcomes and expected outputs to the strategies, and finally monitoring and evaluation.
Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Intended Nationally Determined Contribution submits that PNG's primary mitigation effort shall be reducing emissions from land use change and forestry. Moreover, while PNG has historically negligible greenhouse gas emission, PNG's current economic development is seeing a growth in fuel use, and a significant effort to reduce fossil fuel emissions in the electricity generation sector will be needed.
The Circular incorporates provisions in the Manual of Regulations for Banks and Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial Institutions regarding the agricultural value chain financing framework. The framework defines the lending program features and regulatory incentives for the guidance of financial institutions who intend to engage in agricultural value chain financing.