Thailand: 20-Year Environment Plan

This plan lays out the guidelines for environmental protection and resource conservation for sustainable social and economic development in Thailand. It calls for information networks and classification systems to provide streamlined access to information.

Date Implemented: 1992-2011

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Thailand: The Enhancement and Conservation of Environmental Quality Act

Singapore: Environmental Pollution Control Act

This policy consolidates all the environmental regulations and related measures. Regarding climate change, it regulates the emissions from any industrial or commercial plant or household. It limits the air pollutants that can be released and the activities that cause air pollution.

Date Implemented: 1999

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/

Singapore: Educational and Awareness Campaigns

The government has instituted education and awareness campaigns. The National Environmental Agency provides educational materials and brochures. Green Circle promotes recycling and environmental awareness for children. More examples available at: http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=67 and at http://app.nea.gov.sg/

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

South Korea: Basic Environmental Policy Act

This Act provides the fundamental regulations for environmental management in Korea. It provides a framework for all environmental legislation and measures - outlining the direction of policy and the aims of the Korean government.

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/APCITY/UNPAN009445...

South Korea: Rational Energy Use Act

Philippines: RE Initiative

The goal of this initiative is to double generating capacity from Renewable Energy by 2013.

References: http://www.renewables2004.de/pdf/List_of_Actions_and_Commitments.pdf

Philippines: National Action Plan on Climate Change

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Pakistan: National Energy Conservation Policy

The policy enumerates broad guidelines to enhance end-use efficiency in various energy consuming sectors of economy. The policy is likely to create an enabling environment to support energy security plans of the government and for effecting a change in course to sustainable energy and environment patterns in the future. Initiatives include formulating legislation, developing codes and standards, create public awareness, and capacity building.

Pakistan: Environmental Protection Act (PEPA)