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Policy
European Union
2023
Chile - EU Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains
…aims to mobilise up to EUR 300 billion in public and private investments from 2021 to 2027. The partnership encompasses five key areas. Integrating sustainable raw materials value chains through projects and trade facilitation,Cooperation in research and innovation, Aligning with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and international standards,Developing infrastructure with minimal environmental impact and Strengthening capacities, enhancing skills and education along the value chains.Following the MoU, the EU and Chile will work on an operational roadmap to guide cooperation actions carried out by relevant stakeholders from both sides. This partnership complements similar agreements with Canada, Ukraine, Kazakhstan…
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Policy
Ukraine
2021
Ukraine - EU Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials
…companies,Creation of a ‘data room' – a repository with digital geological reports, and declassifying and re-assessing raw materials reserves using international standards,Enhancement of the use of earth-observation programmes and remote sensing to strengthen new resource exploration and monitor environmental performance of mines during operations and post-closure,Identification and implementation of joint-venture projects for EU and Ukrainian industrial and investment actors through the Business Investment Platforms of the European industrial alliances.The MoU and Roadmap mobilise financial and investment instruments from the European Investment Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support these actions.
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Policy
Kazakhstan
2022
Kazakhstan-EU Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials
…leverage Kazakhstan's high critical raw materials potential and the EU's expertise in minerals development to achieve closer integration of their respective sustainable value chains. The MoU defines four key areas of work for the Partnership:Integration of primary and secondary critical raw materials and battery value chains;Development and integration of renewable hydrogen;Increasing resilience of raw material, battery and renewable hydrogen value chains;Research and innovation, skills and capacity building.The Partnership became operational in May 2023 upon the agreement of both parties to a Roadmap detailing concrete activities for the first year of cooperation (2023-2024).
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Policy
Chile
2023
Chile - EU Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains
…aims to mobilise up to EUR 300 billion in public and private investments from 2021 to 2027. The partnership encompasses five key areas. Integrating sustainable raw materials value chains through projects and trade facilitation,Cooperation in research and innovation, Aligning with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and international standards,Developing infrastructure with minimal environmental impact and Strengthening capacities, enhancing skills and education along the value chains.Following the MoU, the EU and Chile will work on an operational roadmap to guide cooperation actions carried out by relevant stakeholders from both sides. This partnership complements similar agreements with Canada, Ukraine, Kazakhstan…
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Policy
Argentina
2023
Argentina - EU Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains
…aims to mobilise up to EUR 300 billion in public and private investments from 2021 to 2027. The partnership encompasses five key areas. Integrating sustainable raw materials value chains through projects and trade facilitation,Cooperation in research and innovation, Aligning with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and international standards,Developing infrastructure with minimal environmental impact and Strengthening capacities, enhancing skills and education along the value chains.Following the MoU, the EU and Argentina will work on an operational roadmap to guide cooperation actions carried out by relevant stakeholders from both sides. This partnership complements similar agreements with Canada, Ukraine, Kazakhstan…
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Policy
Korea
2023
International Shipping Decarbonization Promotion Strategy
Share of "eco-friendly" ships to increase from 7.8% to 10% in 2025. Eco-friendly ships are those that run on LNG, CNG, LPG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, biofuels, fuels from wind and solar. This will be achieved through financial support and a roadmap for green shipping routes
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Policy
Viet Nam
2015
MEPS and Labelling for Electromagnetic ballasts for fluorescent lamps: TCVN 8248: 2009 (applied by 78/2013/QD-TTg)
…and the roadmap.For home appliances group: As of January 1, 2014, it is not allowed to import and produce devices with energy efficiency below the minimum energy efficiency.For industrial equipment, office equipment and commercial equipment: From January 1, 2015, it is not allowed to import and produce equipment with energy efficiency levels below the minimum energy efficiency.For round light products (incandescent lamps): From January 1, 2013, it is forbidden to import, produce and circulate lamps with a capacity of greater than 60 W.Decision 78/2013/QD-TTg, stipulates the list of equipment and roadmap for rejecting…
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Policy
Viet Nam
2015
MEPS and Labelling for Electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps: TCVN 7897: 2008 (applied by 78/2013/QD-TTg)
…and the roadmap.For home appliances group: As of January 1, 2014, it is not allowed to import and produce devices with energy efficiency below the minimum energy efficiency.For industrial equipment, office equipment and commercial equipment: From January 1, 2015, it is not allowed to import and produce equipment with energy efficiency levels below the minimum energy efficiency.For round light products (incandescent lamps): From January 1, 2013, it is forbidden to import, produce and circulate lamps with a capacity of greater than 60 W.Decision 78/2013/QD-TTg, stipulates the list of equipment and roadmap for rejecting…
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Policy
Portugal
2025
The National Railway Plan
…rail investments.Rail transport is a priority due to its territorial structuring nature and its essential role in decarbonising the mobility sector. The environmental advantages of this mode of transport give it a central role in achieving the goal of climate neutrality by 2050, a commitment made by Portugal and reflected in the Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality approved by Council of Ministers Resolution no. 107/2019 of 1 July.In addition to the country's commitment to environmental sustainability, the development of the national railway network represents a commitment to economic growth and territorial and social cohesion.The NFP ensures…
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Policy
People's Republic of China
2024
Guiding Opinions on Energy Work
These guiding opinions which sets out influential quantitative expectations for the energy system (promoting high-quality energy development and energy security at a high level, and supporting China’s continued economic growth) contains some opinions describing how innovation is expected to support energy security and grid stability, as well as the growth of non-fossil energy supplies. The 2024 guidelines highlight R&D in nuclear power, smart grids, energy storage, renewables, hydrogen and efficient coal use, and the 2025 ones provide a more detailed roadmap for advancing renewable energy and enhancing the Chinese self-reliance in energy technologies.