SD-PAMs: Forestry

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development

Provides the basis for the integration of environmental considerations in the policies of various sectors. Outlines government’s goals and projects for achieving sustainable lifestyles and the proper management and conservation of resources.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution

This policy attempts to harmonize economic development and environmental imperatives using a variety of regulatory instruments, fiscal incentives and educational and outreach methods to promote the application of the best technologies to reduce pollution.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

India: The Forest (Conservation) Act

Provided the Central and state boards with the authority to levy and collect a tax on industries using water. The tax is calculated on the basis of how much water consumed. 2003 Amendment: tax between 5 and 30 paise per kiloliter of water consumed (depending on purpose for which the water is consumed) and the Central Gov’t may exempt industries as it chooses.

Date Implemented: 1980; 1988

India: The Forest (Conservation) Act

Provided the Central and state boards with the authority to levy and collect a tax on industries using water. The tax is calculated on the basis of how much water consumed. 2003 Amendment: tax between 5 and 30 paise per kiloliter of water consumed (depending on purpose for which the water is consumed) and the Central Gov’t may exempt industries as it chooses.

Date Implemented: 1980; 1988

India: The Forest (Conservation) Act

Provided the Central and state boards with the authority to levy and collect a tax on industries using water. The tax is calculated on the basis of how much water consumed. 2003 Amendment: tax between 5 and 30 paise per kiloliter of water consumed (depending on purpose for which the water is consumed) and the Central Gov’t may exempt industries as it chooses.

Date Implemented: 1980; 1988

India: The Forest (Conservation) Act

Provided the Central and state boards with the authority to levy and collect a tax on industries using water. The tax is calculated on the basis of how much water consumed. 2003 Amendment: tax between 5 and 30 paise per kiloliter of water consumed (depending on purpose for which the water is consumed) and the Central Gov’t may exempt industries as it chooses.

Date Implemented: 1980; 1988

India: The Forest (Conservation) Act

Provided the Central and state boards with the authority to levy and collect a tax on industries using water. The tax is calculated on the basis of how much water consumed. 2003 Amendment: tax between 5 and 30 paise per kiloliter of water consumed (depending on purpose for which the water is consumed) and the Central Gov’t may exempt industries as it chooses.

Date Implemented: 1980; 1988

India: The Tenth Plan

Mexico: Ley Agricola y Forestal del Estado de Mexico/Reglamento de la Ley Forestal

Mexico: Programa Nacional de Reforestacion (PRONARE)

This program, since incorperated into SEMERNAT, is responsible for productive reconversion, restoration of river basins, and promotion and rescue of threatened species of flora.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force

References: 2nd National Communication to the UNFCCC

Mexico: Programa Nacional de Reforestacion (PRONARE)

This program, since incorperated into SEMERNAT, is responsible for productive reconversion, restoration of river basins, and promotion and rescue of threatened species of flora.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force

References: 2nd National Communication to the UNFCCC

Mexico: Programa Nacional de Reforestacion (PRONARE)

This program, since incorperated into SEMERNAT, is responsible for productive reconversion, restoration of river basins, and promotion and rescue of threatened species of flora.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force

References: 2nd National Communication to the UNFCCC

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo de Plantaciones Forestales Comerciales (PRODEPLAN)

Promoting commercial forest plantations, granting direct incentives of up to 65% of the establishment costs and maintenance of projects of commercial forest plantations over seven years.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: 875 thousand hectares of commercial forest plantation

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo de Plantaciones Forestales Comerciales (PRODEPLAN)

Promoting commercial forest plantations, granting direct incentives of up to 65% of the establishment costs and maintenance of projects of commercial forest plantations over seven years.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: 875 thousand hectares of commercial forest plantation

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo de Plantaciones Forestales Comerciales (PRODEPLAN)

Promoting commercial forest plantations, granting direct incentives of up to 65% of the establishment costs and maintenance of projects of commercial forest plantations over seven years.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: 875 thousand hectares of commercial forest plantation

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo de Plantaciones Forestales Comerciales (PRODEPLAN)

Promoting commercial forest plantations, granting direct incentives of up to 65% of the establishment costs and maintenance of projects of commercial forest plantations over seven years.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: 875 thousand hectares of commercial forest plantation

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo de Plantaciones Forestales Comerciales (PRODEPLAN)

Promoting commercial forest plantations, granting direct incentives of up to 65% of the establishment costs and maintenance of projects of commercial forest plantations over seven years.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: 875 thousand hectares of commercial forest plantation

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo Forestal (PRODEFOR)

Supports the promotion of productivity and sustainable management of the natural forest, in order to improve the quality of life in communities and the diversified use of ecosystems.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: By 2004, the program had already executed more than 22,000 projects throughout Mexico

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo Forestal (PRODEFOR)

Supports the promotion of productivity and sustainable management of the natural forest, in order to improve the quality of life in communities and the diversified use of ecosystems.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: By 2004, the program had already executed more than 22,000 projects throughout Mexico

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo Forestal (PRODEFOR)

Supports the promotion of productivity and sustainable management of the natural forest, in order to improve the quality of life in communities and the diversified use of ecosystems.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: By 2004, the program had already executed more than 22,000 projects throughout Mexico

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo Forestal (PRODEFOR)

Supports the promotion of productivity and sustainable management of the natural forest, in order to improve the quality of life in communities and the diversified use of ecosystems.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: By 2004, the program had already executed more than 22,000 projects throughout Mexico

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo Forestal (PRODEFOR)

Supports the promotion of productivity and sustainable management of the natural forest, in order to improve the quality of life in communities and the diversified use of ecosystems.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: By 2004, the program had already executed more than 22,000 projects throughout Mexico

Mexico: Programa para el Desarrollo Forestal (PRODEFOR)

Supports the promotion of productivity and sustainable management of the natural forest, in order to improve the quality of life in communities and the diversified use of ecosystems.

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Targets: By 2004, the program had already executed more than 22,000 projects throughout Mexico

Mexico: Programa Forestal y de Suelos

Mexico: Programa de la Defensa de la Frontera Forestal

Part of the Programa Forestal y de Suelos 1995-2000, this policy aims at incorporating the concept of sustainability in the farming and forestry sectors. It promotes the incorporation of marginally productive farm lands so that it can be reincorporated for forest or agroforest use in order to reduce the expansion of the farming activities in the forest zones and promote sustainability in farming and forest productive activities

Mexico: Programa de la Defensa de la Frontera Forestal

Part of the Programa Forestal y de Suelos 1995-2000, this policy aims at incorporating the concept of sustainability in the farming and forestry sectors. It promotes the incorporation of marginally productive farm lands so that it can be reincorporated for forest or agroforest use in order to reduce the expansion of the farming activities in the forest zones and promote sustainability in farming and forest productive activities

Mexico: Programa de la Defensa de la Frontera Forestal

Part of the Programa Forestal y de Suelos 1995-2000, this policy aims at incorporating the concept of sustainability in the farming and forestry sectors. It promotes the incorporation of marginally productive farm lands so that it can be reincorporated for forest or agroforest use in order to reduce the expansion of the farming activities in the forest zones and promote sustainability in farming and forest productive activities

Mexico: Programa de la Defensa de la Frontera Forestal

Part of the Programa Forestal y de Suelos 1995-2000, this policy aims at incorporating the concept of sustainability in the farming and forestry sectors. It promotes the incorporation of marginally productive farm lands so that it can be reincorporated for forest or agroforest use in order to reduce the expansion of the farming activities in the forest zones and promote sustainability in farming and forest productive activities

Mexico: Programa de la Defensa de la Frontera Forestal

Part of the Programa Forestal y de Suelos 1995-2000, this policy aims at incorporating the concept of sustainability in the farming and forestry sectors. It promotes the incorporation of marginally productive farm lands so that it can be reincorporated for forest or agroforest use in order to reduce the expansion of the farming activities in the forest zones and promote sustainability in farming and forest productive activities

Mexico: General Law for Sustainable Forest Development

Indonesia: Forest Policy

Restriction of tree harvesting and forest conversion in upland areas, stepping up enforcement of laws concerning logging concessions and other upland land use, increasing monitoring activities, establishing fuelwood plantations, improving soil conservation techniques, and upgrading water management structures to control water flows and prevent soil erosion.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Indonesia: Forest Policy

Restriction of tree harvesting and forest conversion in upland areas, stepping up enforcement of laws concerning logging concessions and other upland land use, increasing monitoring activities, establishing fuelwood plantations, improving soil conservation techniques, and upgrading water management structures to control water flows and prevent soil erosion.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Indonesia: Forest Policy

Restriction of tree harvesting and forest conversion in upland areas, stepping up enforcement of laws concerning logging concessions and other upland land use, increasing monitoring activities, establishing fuelwood plantations, improving soil conservation techniques, and upgrading water management structures to control water flows and prevent soil erosion.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Indonesia: Forest Policy

Restriction of tree harvesting and forest conversion in upland areas, stepping up enforcement of laws concerning logging concessions and other upland land use, increasing monitoring activities, establishing fuelwood plantations, improving soil conservation techniques, and upgrading water management structures to control water flows and prevent soil erosion.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Indonesia: Forest Policy

Restriction of tree harvesting and forest conversion in upland areas, stepping up enforcement of laws concerning logging concessions and other upland land use, increasing monitoring activities, establishing fuelwood plantations, improving soil conservation techniques, and upgrading water management structures to control water flows and prevent soil erosion.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Indonesia: Industrial Tree Estate (HTI) program

In order to decrease the rate of deforestation, the government is developing fast growing plantations under the HTI (Industrial Tree Estate) program. By 1994 these plantations covered about 1.34 million hectares with the majority being Teak (67%); Pine (23%); Mahogany (8%); and Agathis. These plantations will provide the necessary wood and associated forest products, without having to log and harvest the country’s natural forests.

Indonesia: Industrial Tree Estate (HTI) program

In order to decrease the rate of deforestation, the government is developing fast growing plantations under the HTI (Industrial Tree Estate) program. By 1994 these plantations covered about 1.34 million hectares with the majority being Teak (67%); Pine (23%); Mahogany (8%); and Agathis. These plantations will provide the necessary wood and associated forest products, without having to log and harvest the country’s natural forests.

Indonesia: Industrial Tree Estate (HTI) program

In order to decrease the rate of deforestation, the government is developing fast growing plantations under the HTI (Industrial Tree Estate) program. By 1994 these plantations covered about 1.34 million hectares with the majority being Teak (67%); Pine (23%); Mahogany (8%); and Agathis. These plantations will provide the necessary wood and associated forest products, without having to log and harvest the country’s natural forests.

Indonesia: Industrial Tree Estate (HTI) program

In order to decrease the rate of deforestation, the government is developing fast growing plantations under the HTI (Industrial Tree Estate) program. By 1994 these plantations covered about 1.34 million hectares with the majority being Teak (67%); Pine (23%); Mahogany (8%); and Agathis. These plantations will provide the necessary wood and associated forest products, without having to log and harvest the country’s natural forests.

Indonesia: Industrial Tree Estate (HTI) program

In order to decrease the rate of deforestation, the government is developing fast growing plantations under the HTI (Industrial Tree Estate) program. By 1994 these plantations covered about 1.34 million hectares with the majority being Teak (67%); Pine (23%); Mahogany (8%); and Agathis. These plantations will provide the necessary wood and associated forest products, without having to log and harvest the country’s natural forests.

Indonesia: The “One Million Trees” program (Program Sejuta Pohon)

The government plans to plant one million more trees in urban areas in order to improve the ambient air quality./ plans to rehabilitate 54 ha of forest.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Indonesia: The “One Million Trees” program (Program Sejuta Pohon)

The government plans to plant one million more trees in urban areas in order to improve the ambient air quality./ plans to rehabilitate 54 ha of forest.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Indonesia: The “One Million Trees” program (Program Sejuta Pohon)

The government plans to plant one million more trees in urban areas in order to improve the ambient air quality./ plans to rehabilitate 54 ha of forest.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Indonesia: The “One Million Trees” program (Program Sejuta Pohon)

The government plans to plant one million more trees in urban areas in order to improve the ambient air quality./ plans to rehabilitate 54 ha of forest.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Indonesia: The “One Million Trees” program (Program Sejuta Pohon)

The government plans to plant one million more trees in urban areas in order to improve the ambient air quality./ plans to rehabilitate 54 ha of forest.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Indonesia: Reduced Impact Logging for Carbon Sequestration

South Africa: The White Paper on Sustainable Forest Development in South Africa: Policy of the Government of National Unity

South Africa: National Forest Act

This act recognizes that everyone in South Africa has a constitutional right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations and acknowledges that natural forests and woodlands need to be conserved and developed according to the principles of sustainable management. The Act legislates the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, health, recreational, cultural and spiritual purposes, and includes special measures for the protection of certain forests and trees.

South Africa: National Forest Act

This act recognizes that everyone in South Africa has a constitutional right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations and acknowledges that natural forests and woodlands need to be conserved and developed according to the principles of sustainable management. The Act legislates the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, health, recreational, cultural and spiritual purposes, and includes special measures for the protection of certain forests and trees.

South Africa: National Forest Act

This act recognizes that everyone in South Africa has a constitutional right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations and acknowledges that natural forests and woodlands need to be conserved and developed according to the principles of sustainable management. The Act legislates the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, health, recreational, cultural and spiritual purposes, and includes special measures for the protection of certain forests and trees.

South Africa: National Forest Act

This act recognizes that everyone in South Africa has a constitutional right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations and acknowledges that natural forests and woodlands need to be conserved and developed according to the principles of sustainable management. The Act legislates the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, health, recreational, cultural and spiritual purposes, and includes special measures for the protection of certain forests and trees.

South Africa: National Forest Act

This act recognizes that everyone in South Africa has a constitutional right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations and acknowledges that natural forests and woodlands need to be conserved and developed according to the principles of sustainable management. The Act legislates the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, health, recreational, cultural and spiritual purposes, and includes special measures for the protection of certain forests and trees.

South Africa: The National Veld and Forest Fire Act

Sets up regulations to help prevent veld, forest and mountain fires, and to minimize the damage they cause by developing a national fire danger rating, collecting fire related statistics and campaigning awareness of the dangers of fires and by outlining the responsabilities of property owners in the case of fire, transfering the burden to the property owner. (measures prevent deforestation by fire)

Date Implemented: 1998

South Africa: The National Veld and Forest Fire Act

Sets up regulations to help prevent veld, forest and mountain fires, and to minimize the damage they cause by developing a national fire danger rating, collecting fire related statistics and campaigning awareness of the dangers of fires and by outlining the responsabilities of property owners in the case of fire, transfering the burden to the property owner. (measures prevent deforestation by fire)

Date Implemented: 1998

South Africa: The National Veld and Forest Fire Act

Sets up regulations to help prevent veld, forest and mountain fires, and to minimize the damage they cause by developing a national fire danger rating, collecting fire related statistics and campaigning awareness of the dangers of fires and by outlining the responsabilities of property owners in the case of fire, transfering the burden to the property owner. (measures prevent deforestation by fire)

Date Implemented: 1998

South Africa: The National Veld and Forest Fire Act

Sets up regulations to help prevent veld, forest and mountain fires, and to minimize the damage they cause by developing a national fire danger rating, collecting fire related statistics and campaigning awareness of the dangers of fires and by outlining the responsabilities of property owners in the case of fire, transfering the burden to the property owner. (measures prevent deforestation by fire)

Date Implemented: 1998

Iran: Management of Forest Resources

Planting fruit species and multi-purpose trees in the degraded national lands in the north. An example of the government’s “bottom up” approach, it aims to improve the economics of forestry, create employment and raise production of non-wood products while protecting and increasing soil fertility.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Iran: Management of Forest Resources

Planting fruit species and multi-purpose trees in the degraded national lands in the north. An example of the government’s “bottom up” approach, it aims to improve the economics of forestry, create employment and raise production of non-wood products while protecting and increasing soil fertility.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Iran: Management of Forest Resources

Planting fruit species and multi-purpose trees in the degraded national lands in the north. An example of the government’s “bottom up” approach, it aims to improve the economics of forestry, create employment and raise production of non-wood products while protecting and increasing soil fertility.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Iran: The Law of Protection and Exploitation of Forest and Range

Includes specific legislation relating to areas which may be declared as forest parks. They are administered by the Forestry and Range Organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and are maintained as parks designated primarily for recreation, although often include important representatives of unique woodland stand types.

Date Implemented: 1967

Iran: The Law of Protection and Exploitation of Forest and Range

Includes specific legislation relating to areas which may be declared as forest parks. They are administered by the Forestry and Range Organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and are maintained as parks designated primarily for recreation, although often include important representatives of unique woodland stand types.

Date Implemented: 1967

Argentina: Convocatoria presentación de ideas de proyectos MDL - 2007

China: Program on New and Renewable Energy Development in China (1996-2010)

This program provides tax incentives and low interest loans for new and renewable energy projects.

Date Implemented: 1996-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

China: Program on New and Renewable Energy Development in China (1996-2010)

This program provides tax incentives and low interest loans for new and renewable energy projects.

Date Implemented: 1996-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

China: Program on New and Renewable Energy Development in China (1996-2010)

This program provides tax incentives and low interest loans for new and renewable energy projects.

Date Implemented: 1996-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

China: Program on New and Renewable Energy Development in China (1996-2010)

This program provides tax incentives and low interest loans for new and renewable energy projects.

Date Implemented: 1996-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

China: Program on New and Renewable Energy Development in China (1996-2010)

This program provides tax incentives and low interest loans for new and renewable energy projects.

Date Implemented: 1996-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

China: Program on New and Renewable Energy Development in China (1996-2010)

This program provides tax incentives and low interest loans for new and renewable energy projects.

Date Implemented: 1996-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

China: Program on New and Renewable Energy Development in China (1996-2010)

This program provides tax incentives and low interest loans for new and renewable energy projects.

Date Implemented: 1996-2010

Status: In Force; Mandatory

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

China: 11th Five-Year Plan

The programming period is divided into the Eleventh Five Year Plan period running to 2010 and the period from 2010 to 2020. The energy conservation objectives and the focus of development by 2010 are essentially planned, whereas the objectives stated for 2020 are proposed. In its “alternative oil strategy,” which is part of the Five-Year Plan, Beijing has called for a doubling in renewable energy generation to 15% of the country’s needs by 2020, including major increases in wind power and biomass.

Nigeria: Niger Delta Development Master Plan

Costa Rica: Forestry Law - N 7575

This law provides compensation for the environmental or reforestation efforts of private forest proprietors or forest plantation owners through the PSA (Environmental Services Payment). It defines the state’s role as protector and promoter of conservation.

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: The PSA is financed by a tax on hydrocarbons

Costa Rica: Forestry Law - N 7575

This law provides compensation for the environmental or reforestation efforts of private forest proprietors or forest plantation owners through the PSA (Environmental Services Payment). It defines the state’s role as protector and promoter of conservation.

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: The PSA is financed by a tax on hydrocarbons

Costa Rica: Forestry Law - N 7575

This law provides compensation for the environmental or reforestation efforts of private forest proprietors or forest plantation owners through the PSA (Environmental Services Payment). It defines the state’s role as protector and promoter of conservation.

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: The PSA is financed by a tax on hydrocarbons

Costa Rica: Forestry Law - N 7575

This law provides compensation for the environmental or reforestation efforts of private forest proprietors or forest plantation owners through the PSA (Environmental Services Payment). It defines the state’s role as protector and promoter of conservation.

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: The PSA is financed by a tax on hydrocarbons

Costa Rica: Forestry Law - N 7575

This law provides compensation for the environmental or reforestation efforts of private forest proprietors or forest plantation owners through the PSA (Environmental Services Payment). It defines the state’s role as protector and promoter of conservation.

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: The PSA is financed by a tax on hydrocarbons

Costa Rica: Forestry Law - N 7575

This law provides compensation for the environmental or reforestation efforts of private forest proprietors or forest plantation owners through the PSA (Environmental Services Payment). It defines the state’s role as protector and promoter of conservation.

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: The PSA is financed by a tax on hydrocarbons

Costa Rica: Environmental Services Payment

The National Fund for Forestry Management will pay for environmental services rendered. It also sets maximum payments for reforestation and protection management plans.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.ec.gc.ca/international/costarica/2002ems_envlegis_e.htm

Costa Rica: Environmental Services Payment

The National Fund for Forestry Management will pay for environmental services rendered. It also sets maximum payments for reforestation and protection management plans.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.ec.gc.ca/international/costarica/2002ems_envlegis_e.htm

Costa Rica: Environmental Services Payment

The National Fund for Forestry Management will pay for environmental services rendered. It also sets maximum payments for reforestation and protection management plans.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.ec.gc.ca/international/costarica/2002ems_envlegis_e.htm

Costa Rica: Environmental Services Payment

The National Fund for Forestry Management will pay for environmental services rendered. It also sets maximum payments for reforestation and protection management plans.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.ec.gc.ca/international/costarica/2002ems_envlegis_e.htm

Costa Rica: Protected Areas Project

Program transfers private land into park or protected status.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: This Project is financed by a 5% tax on gasoline, CTO sales and contributions from the private sector, primarily hydrocarbon companies.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; http://www.forest-trends.org/documents/misc/CarbonCommodity.pdf

Costa Rica: Protected Areas Project

Program transfers private land into park or protected status.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: This Project is financed by a 5% tax on gasoline, CTO sales and contributions from the private sector, primarily hydrocarbon companies.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; http://www.forest-trends.org/documents/misc/CarbonCommodity.pdf

Costa Rica: Protected Areas Project

Program transfers private land into park or protected status.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: This Project is financed by a 5% tax on gasoline, CTO sales and contributions from the private sector, primarily hydrocarbon companies.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; http://www.forest-trends.org/documents/misc/CarbonCommodity.pdf

Costa Rica: Protected Areas Project

Program transfers private land into park or protected status.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: This Project is financed by a 5% tax on gasoline, CTO sales and contributions from the private sector, primarily hydrocarbon companies.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; http://www.forest-trends.org/documents/misc/CarbonCommodity.pdf

Costa Rica: Private Forestry Project

This Project introduces incentives to promote and reward carbon sequestration activities on private lands. Participating landowners receive payments ranging from $45/ha/yr - $120/ha/yr depending on the type of land reforested (correlates to the owner’s opportunity cost of alternative uses of the land.)

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Costa Rica: Private Forestry Project

This Project introduces incentives to promote and reward carbon sequestration activities on private lands. Participating landowners receive payments ranging from $45/ha/yr - $120/ha/yr depending on the type of land reforested (correlates to the owner’s opportunity cost of alternative uses of the land.)

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Costa Rica: Private Forestry Project

This Project introduces incentives to promote and reward carbon sequestration activities on private lands. Participating landowners receive payments ranging from $45/ha/yr - $120/ha/yr depending on the type of land reforested (correlates to the owner’s opportunity cost of alternative uses of the land.)

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Costa Rica: Private Forestry Project

This Project introduces incentives to promote and reward carbon sequestration activities on private lands. Participating landowners receive payments ranging from $45/ha/yr - $120/ha/yr depending on the type of land reforested (correlates to the owner’s opportunity cost of alternative uses of the land.)

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Costa Rica: Private Forestry Project

This Project introduces incentives to promote and reward carbon sequestration activities on private lands. Participating landowners receive payments ranging from $45/ha/yr - $120/ha/yr depending on the type of land reforested (correlates to the owner’s opportunity cost of alternative uses of the land.)

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Costa Rica: Certified Tradable Offsets

Costa Rica: Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservación (SINAC)

This division is aimed at promoting and administering the sustainable use of Costa Rica’s natural resources for the economic and social development of the country. It runs the country’s 11 Areas of Conservation.

Date Implemented: 1995

Status: In Force

References: http://www.sinaccr.net/principal.php

Costa Rica: Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservación (SINAC)

This division is aimed at promoting and administering the sustainable use of Costa Rica’s natural resources for the economic and social development of the country. It runs the country’s 11 Areas of Conservation.

Date Implemented: 1995

Status: In Force

References: http://www.sinaccr.net/principal.php

Costa Rica: Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservación (SINAC)

This division is aimed at promoting and administering the sustainable use of Costa Rica’s natural resources for the economic and social development of the country. It runs the country’s 11 Areas of Conservation.

Date Implemented: 1995

Status: In Force

References: http://www.sinaccr.net/principal.php

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm

Malaysia: Environmental Quality (Open Burning)

This legislation bans open burning and enforces this ban upon penalty of a fine and/or prison time

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.jas.sains.my/jas/sob/openburning.htm

Malaysia: National Forestry Policy

This Act designates Permanent Forest Reserves (PFR) for climate and ecology protection, regeneration and rehabilitation, research and sustainable harvesting

Date Implemented: 1978, revised 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: Each state should maintain 47% of land area as forest reserves, long term goal: 50%

Malaysia: National Forestry Policy

This Act designates Permanent Forest Reserves (PFR) for climate and ecology protection, regeneration and rehabilitation, research and sustainable harvesting

Date Implemented: 1978, revised 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: Each state should maintain 47% of land area as forest reserves, long term goal: 50%

Malaysia: National Forestry Policy

This Act designates Permanent Forest Reserves (PFR) for climate and ecology protection, regeneration and rehabilitation, research and sustainable harvesting

Date Implemented: 1978, revised 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: Each state should maintain 47% of land area as forest reserves, long term goal: 50%

Malaysia: National Forestry Policy

This Act designates Permanent Forest Reserves (PFR) for climate and ecology protection, regeneration and rehabilitation, research and sustainable harvesting

Date Implemented: 1978, revised 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: Each state should maintain 47% of land area as forest reserves, long term goal: 50%

Malaysia: Energy Policy in the 8th Malaysia Plan/Five Fuel Policy

Nigeria: National Policy on Environment

Nigeria: Vision 2010

Nigeria: National Forestry Action Plan

The NFAP has succeeded in reviving the Forestry Sector and has provided individual and group training to both the formal and informal Forestry sector. Each state also has in place Forest Action Plan, which serves as guide for their Forestry development initiative. Full accomplishment of the NFAP objectives has been hampered by political instability in the country and ineffective political support.

Nigeria: National Forestry Action Plan

The NFAP has succeeded in reviving the Forestry Sector and has provided individual and group training to both the formal and informal Forestry sector. Each state also has in place Forest Action Plan, which serves as guide for their Forestry development initiative. Full accomplishment of the NFAP objectives has been hampered by political instability in the country and ineffective political support.

Pakistan: National Conservation Strategy

Pakistan: Forestry Sector Master Plan

Reforestation and promotion of forest plantations.

Date Implemented: 1993-2018

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Funding Information: ADB agreed to support the implementation of the Master Plan by providing US$580,000 over a 15-month period

Targets: Increasing the forest area by 10% by 2018

Pakistan: Forestry Sector Master Plan

Reforestation and promotion of forest plantations.

Date Implemented: 1993-2018

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Funding Information: ADB agreed to support the implementation of the Master Plan by providing US$580,000 over a 15-month period

Targets: Increasing the forest area by 10% by 2018

Pakistan: National Environmental Policy

Pakistan: National Forest Policy

This policy covers the renewable natural resources (RNR) of Pakistan i.e. Forests, Watersheds, Rangelands, Wildlife, Biodiversity and their habitats. The policy seeks to launch a process for eliminating the fundamental causes of the depletion of RNR through the active participation of all the concerned agencies and stakeholders, to realize the sustainable development of the resources.

Date Implemented: 2001, 2005

Pakistan: National Forest Policy

This policy covers the renewable natural resources (RNR) of Pakistan i.e. Forests, Watersheds, Rangelands, Wildlife, Biodiversity and their habitats. The policy seeks to launch a process for eliminating the fundamental causes of the depletion of RNR through the active participation of all the concerned agencies and stakeholders, to realize the sustainable development of the resources.

Date Implemented: 2001, 2005

Philippines: Strategy for Sustainable Development (PSSD)

The concept for the Sustainable Development Strategy includes integration of environmental consideration in decision-making, proper pricing of natural resources, conservation of biodiversity, rehabilitation of ecosystems, control of population growth and human resources development, inducing growth in rural areas, promotion of environmental education, strengthening citizens’ participation, and promoting small to medium sized enterprises and sustainable agricultural and forestry practices.