| You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 08/07/2015 03:59 PM EDT United States and Singapore Review Implementation of the Free Trade Agreement Environment Chapter and the Biennial Review on Cooperation on Environmental MattersMedia Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 7, 2015
The United States and the Republic of Singapore met on August 3, 2015 in Washington, D.C. and discussed their efforts to implement the obligations in the Environment Chapter of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and progress on actions to improve environmental protection. The United States discussed the adoption and implementation of the national strategies on combating wildlife trafficking and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and the establishment of new regulations on air quality and automobile emissions. The United States also reported on environmental law enforcement actions by the Department of Justice and other U.S. agencies, and efforts to increase public participation. Singapore reported on progress in tightening regulations on industrial and vehicle emissions standards; the implementation of energy labelling requirements; and minimum energy performance standards for electrical appliances. Singapore also reported on the achievement of sustainable development goals outlined in the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint 2015, which included public engagement through dialogue sessions, focus group discussions and online platforms. The governments reviewed accomplishments made under the 2013-2015 Plan of Action including: technical exchanges and/or training on air pollution monitoring and environmental inspections; cleaner energy supplies and energy efficient buildings; wastewater treatment and water quality management; and capacity-building activities to combat wildlife trafficking and IUU fishing. The governments approved a new Plan of Action for 2016-2017 that aims to improve the capacity of institutions to effectively implement and enforce environmental laws; support efforts of countries to combat illegal trade in environmentally sensitive goods; participate in regional initiatives related to the conservation and sustainable use of and trade in natural resources; and encourage the exchange of information on environmental policies, best practices and use of innovative environmental technology and pollution management techniques. The meetings concluded with a public session, which provided stakeholders with the opportunity to raise issues and ask questions about implementation efforts. For more information, please contact Kia Henry: HenryKT@state.gov. Stay connected with the State Department:
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