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Trinidad and Tobago | 2015 Global Climate Legislation Study – Indicators
Emissions
GHG Emissions 2007-2011 (MtCO2e)
Rank as emitter (including
LULUCF):
Below
Top
50
Country-reported GHG
emissions (incl. LULUCF)
(MTCO2):
14.51 (reporting year: 1990)
Country-reported GHG
emissions (excl. LULUCF)
(MTCO2):
16.01 (reporting year: 1990)
Information
GHG inventory:
2000 (Second National Communication 2013)
Climate risk assessment:
National Climate Change Policy (2011)
Targets
Economy wide targets - Up to (and including) 2020
None
Economy-wide targets - Beyond 2020
None
Targets - Energy demand
None
Targets - LULUCF
None
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Targets - Renewables
None
Targets- Transport
6 in 10 vehicles powered by CNG; greening of the Priority Bus Route
Source:
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Comprehensive Economic Development Plan for Tobago: Clean, Green, Safe and Serene, (2006)
Innovation for Lasting Prosperity: Medium Term Policy Framework (MTPF) 2011-2014, (2011)
Policies
GHG Mitigation framework
National Climate Change Policy (2011)
Source:
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National Climate Change Policy, (2011)
Adaptation framework
National Climate Change Policy (2011)
Source:
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National Climate Change Policy, (2011)
Policies - Carbon pricing
None
Policies - Promotion of low-carbon energy (inc. renewables)
Replacement of street light with solar LEDs, alternative fuels and fuel switching in
transport sector; Use of cleaner technology in GHG-emitting sectors; Develop renewable
energy policy and standard
Source:
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National Climate Change Policy, (2011)
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Policies - Energy demand
Provide guidance to increase energy efficiency in commercial and residential buildings
Source:
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National Climate Change Policy, (2011)
Policies - Transport
Promote low carbon transport; greening of the Priority Bus Route; use of alternative fuel
and fuel switching
Source:
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Comprehensive Economic Development Plan for Tobago: Clean, Green, Safe and Serene, (2006)
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Innovation for Lasting Prosperity: Medium Term Policy Framework (MTPF) 2011-2014, (2011)
National Climate Change Policy, (2011)
Policies - LULUCF
Sustainable management of forest resources; Integrate forest management into national
land use and physical development policies
Source:
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National Forest Policy, (2011)
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