Thailand: New energy strategic plan

Thailand: Strategic Plan for Energy Efficiency

Thailand: Thailand’s National Energy Policy and Development Plan

Singapore: Green Plan 2012 (2006 edition)

The Singapore Green Plan is a 10-year national blueprint to build a sustainable environment for generations to come. The SGP2012 is Singapore’s 10-year blueprint towards environmental sustainability, it encompasses six focus areas: Air and Climate Change, Water, Waste Management, Nature, Public Health and International Environmental Relations.

Date Implemented: 2005, updated 2005

Status: In Force; Framework policy

Singapore: Fuel cell testbedding projects

South Korea: Traffic Demand Management

A range of measures were put in place by the Traffic Demand Management Policy, released in Jan 2001, including: variation in commuting hours, incentives for companies to run in-house demand management initiatives and increased investment in Intelligent Traffic Systems.

References: Second National Communication to the UNFCCC (p61)

South Korea: Regulations banning idling of vehicles

Legislation introduced in 2003 gives local authorities the power to ban idling for an extended period in areas such as terminals, garages and parking lots. The ban is supplemented by a promotional campaign.

References: Second National Communication to the UNFCCC (p61)

South Korea: Promotion of logistics standardisation

South Korea: Congestion reduction

Investment in new road infrastructure is expected to help alleviate congested urban traffic.

Status: Government Initiative

References: Second National Communication to the UNFCCC (p60)

Philippines: Republic Act 9367, Biofuels Act of 2006