South Korea: High Efficiency Appliance/Equipment Certification Program

South Korea: Rational Energy Utilization Plans

Every 5 years since 1993 Korea has made a Plan for the Rational Utilization of Energy.

Date Implemented: 1993-‘97, 1999-2003, 2004-‘08

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Targets: 7% reduction of the expected total primary energy consumption in 2008

Philippines: Investment Priorities Plan (IPP)

This plan outlines the sectors in which the Filipino government is actively promoting investment with incentives and a favorable regulatory framework. Activities promoted include the development of alternative energy sources and natural gas resources, as well as, for example, manufacturing items for export and building housing developments.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Philippines: National Forestation Program

The National Forest Policy aims to ensure the adequate supply of industrial timber and fuel wood; provision of livelihood for upland communities and, restoration and maintenance of a stable, functional and wholesome environment. It also creates production forest plantations for sustainable exploitation.

Date Implemented: 1986

Status: Framework Policy

Philippines: Electric Power Industry Reform Act

Philippines: Philippine Energy Plan

Philippines: Clean Air Act

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.

Pakistan: Self-Monitoring and Reporting System/Tool

This tool is used to help the government in the implementation of the National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS). The system supports the country’s industry owners and operators in their responsibility to monitor and evaluate their environmental performance and in reporting their data to the EPA.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Pakistan: National Clean Air Act

The Clean Air legislation will aim to control vehicular emissions, pollution from industry and indoor air pollution in rural areas.

Status: Planned; Framework Policy

References: National Environmental Policy

http://www.environment.gov.pk/nep/policy.pdf