Thailand: The Enhancement and Conservation of Environmental Quality Act

Singapore: Green Plan 2012

SGP 2012 describes Singapore’s goals, objectives, targets and plans for sustainable and green development through 2012. The plan focuses on reducing waste, increasing recycling programs, curbing air polluting emissions, increasing and diversifying water resources and safeguarding public health.

Date Implemented: 2002

Singapore: Parks and Trees Act

This Act designates areas as national parks and nature reserves which are set aside and protected from any sort of commercial activity.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Mandatory

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

Singapore: Green Labeling Scheme (SGLS)

Products deemed environmentally friendly according to the criteria specified by the scheme are awarded the Green Label endorsement. This distinction helps consumers identify and select environmentally friendly products when they make their purchases. The Scheme also includes the Singapore Energy Efficiency Labeling Scheme where four checks on the label designate the level of energy efficiency and savings in annual power consumption.

Singapore: Investment Allowance Scheme

The government offers a tax exemption equal to a specified proportion of an investment made towards modernizing equipment for increased energy efficiency/productivity by 20% or more.

Date Implemented: revised 2005

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.scal.com.sg/index.cfm?GPID=255 

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

Singapore: Increased efforts to use natural gas

Since natural gas is cleaner than fuel oil, Singapore has taken several steps to increase electricity production from natural gas rather than from fuel oil.  It has supported companies in entering import agreements with Malaysia and with the Indonesian state-owned company, Pertamina, to supply natural gas imports.  It is also interested in building an LNG import terminal to allow it to further diversify its supply.

Date Implemented: 1992

Saudi Arabia: Privatization of power companies

The government has implemented a policy of privatization of power companies and destruction of the power pricing system in an attempt to decrease unnecessary overconsumption.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/wssd/saudiarabia.pdf

Saudi Arabia: Environmental Impact Assessment Law

No details available.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/countr/saudi/inst.htm

South Korea: National Territory Plans

These plans aim to lead Korea’s development in a sustainable manner: planning and managing all aspects including traffic flows, energy consumption, population demographics, land use, food security and tourism, with an eye towards sustainability and the environment. 

Date Implemented: 1972, current 2000-2020

Status: In Force; Mandatory