Thailand: New Thai Constitution

Thailand: The Enhancement and Conservation of Environmental Quality Act

Singapore: Joint Research

The National Environmental Agency carries out joint research and development projects with tertiary institutions.

Date Implemented: 1991

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: Projects are usually carried out on an equal cost-sharing basis.

References: http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=43

Singapore: Eco-Office Program

As such a significant portion of daily life is spent in the office, this certification program is intended to promote efficiency, reduced consumption and environmental awareness in offices. The first phase involved the distribution of eco-friendly office kits to raise awareness and cultivate environmentally friendly habits in the workplace. A website with the online office rating system was developed during the second phase.

Date Implemented: 2002

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: Income Tax Act

To encourage companies to replace old, energy-consuming equipment with more energy efficient ones and to invest in energy-saving equipment, including solar equipment, Singapore has developed a one-year accelerated depreciation allowance for energy efficient equipment and technology.  Provisions in the Income Tax Act promote efficiency by allowing expenditure to improve efficiency to be deducted as an expenditure rather than as a capital expenditure that has to be depreciated over time.

Singapore: Energy Standards of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

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: Ten-year National Plan for Energy Technology Development

South Korea: Green Building Certification Program

The government issues certification for buildings that have the capacity to improve environmental performance and reduce energy consumption/GHG emissions.  Certification is valid for 5 years, at which time an extension may be granted.  However all building certifications must be renewed after 10 years.

Status: In Force; Mandatory