Thailand: New Thai Constitution

Thailand: 8th National Social and Economic Development Plan

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: 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: 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: 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: Local Enterprise Finance Scheme (LEFS)

This incentive is intended to help local enterprises defray the cost of modernizing and upgrading their operations, including making them more energy efficient. It awards fixed interest rate loans (Maximum of $15 million) to local enterprises for factory upgrades and other operational improvements. 

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Singapore: Local Enterprise Technical Assistance Scheme (LETAS)

This incentive is intended to help local enterprises defray the cost of modernizing and upgrading their operations, including making them more energy efficient. It allows them to employ external expertise for the process. They can get financial grants of up to 70% of the cost of the consultancy (S$40,000 MAX)

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Saudi Arabia: 7th Five-Year Plan

This development aims to achieve GDP growth in a sustainable fashion.  One priority is the diversification of the economy away from the dominant oil and gas industry.

Date Implemented: 2000-2005

Status: Framework Policy

Target: annual GDP growth rate of 3.1%