.:. Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform

Green Public Procurement Action Plan Iceland The Icelandic government's policy on Green Public Procurement (GPP) aims to promote environmental protection and advance sustainable development in the society. ...	2009
Act on the Emission of Greenhouse Gases Iceland An act on the emission of greenhouse gases was passed by the Icelandic legislature in 2007 to create conditions for Icelandic authorities to comply with international obligations i...	2007
Iceland's Climate Change Strategy Iceland A new Climate Change Strategy, adopted in 2007, sets forth a long-term vision for the reduction of net emissions of greenhouse gases by 50-75% until the year 2050, using 1990 emiss...	2007
Excise Duties on Fossil Fuels for Transport Purposes Iceland The excise tax on petroleum has been calculated in two steps since 2006....	2006
National Waste Management Plan Iceland In Iceland, the first National Waste Management Plan (2004-2016) focuses on the most cost-effective conditions possible with regards to recycling and an obligation on local authori...	2004
The Soil Conservation Plan Iceland The Soil Conservation Plan (2003-2014) sets goals for mitigation of land degradation and decertification, revegetation of eroded land, and attaining sustainable land use. ...	2003
Municipal Waste Fees at Recycling or Waste Treatment Facilities Iceland The regulation on the treatment of waste makes municipalities responsible for collection, handling and treatment of municipal waste, which makes charges vary considerably from one ...	2003
End-of-life vehicles Iceland A deposit system for end-of-life vehicles came into force in 2003. ...	2003
Welfare For The Future Iceland "Welfare for the Future" is an example of strategic framework on a national level and is the perspective of the Icelandic Government on Sustainable Development in Iceland to the ye...	2002
Recycling Fees Iceland The Icelandic Government has opted not to introduce taxes on landfill and incineration at present and has instead implemented a system of recycling fees through legislation passed ...	2002
The Icelandic National Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities Iceland The Icelandic National Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities aims to evaluate the threat posed by different types of marine p...	2001
Hazardous waste fees Iceland A system of hazardous waste fees on the sales of various products was introduced in 1997 to finance the collection, recycling and treatment of toxic waste....	1997
Individual Transferable Quota System Iceland Fisheries Management Act, passed in 1990, established the individual transferable quota (ITQ) system for the fisheries. They were subject to vessel catch quotas. ...	1990

National Reports

Report	Topics covered	Process
Chemicals	Chemicals and waste;	CSD-18; CSD-19;
Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns	Sustainable consumption and production;	CSD-18; CSD-19;
Waste Management	Chemicals and waste; Chemicals and waste; Chemicals and waste;	CSD-18; CSD-19;
Desertification, Drought, and Land	Desertification, land degradation and drought ; Desertification, land degradation and drought ;	CSD-16; CSD-17;
Atmosphere/Air Pollution	Atmosphere;	CSD-14; CSD-15;
Energy	Energy;	CSD-14; CSD-15;
Industrial Development	Industry;	CSD-14; CSD-15;
Country Profile 2002
Pre-WSSD National Report
Full Report	Chemicals and waste; Chemicals and waste; Chemicals and waste; Chemicals and waste; Sustainable consumption and production;	CSD-18; CSD-19;

Inputs

Report	Topics covered	Process
Input towards the Secretary-General Report "Climate Change & It's Possible Security Implications" (GA-64)
Input on the possibility of convening a high-level event on sustainable development

National SD Strategy

Report	Topics covered	Process
2007 NSDS Profile	National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS);
Link to Country's NSDS	National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS);

National Indicators of SD

Report	Topics covered	Process
2007 Indicators Profile	Indicators;

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Act on the Emission of Greenhouse Gases Iceland ...
End-of-life vehicles Iceland ...
Excise Duties on Fossil Fuels for Transport Purposes Iceland ...
Green Public Procurement Action Plan Iceland ...
Hazardous waste fees Iceland ...
Iceland's Climate Change Strategy Iceland ...
Individual Transferable Quota System Iceland ...
Municipal Waste Fees at Recycling or Waste Treatment Facilities Iceland ...
National Waste Management Plan Iceland ...
Recycling Fees Iceland ...
The Icelandic National Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities Iceland ...
The Soil Conservation Plan Iceland ...
Welfare For The Future Iceland ...

Statement	Date	Topics	Process
Iceland	12 May 2008	Small Island Developing States (SIDS);	CSD-16;

Hon. Ingibj�rg S�lr�n G�slad�ttir	25 Mar 2008	Small Island Developing States (SIDS);
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland
Iceland	27 Feb 2007	Energy;

Iceland	26 Feb 2007

Iceland	11 May 2006		CSD-14;

Iceland	10 May 2006		CSD-14;

Iceland	8 May 2006	Small Island Developing States (SIDS);	CSD-14;

Iceland	3 May 2006	Energy;	CSD-14;

Iceland	3 May 2006	Climate Change;	CSD-14;

Iceland	2 May 2006	Energy;	CSD-14;

Iceland	20 Apr 2005		CSD-13;

Iceland	12 Apr 2005	Water and sanitation;	CSD-13;

Iceland	28 Apr 2004		CSD-12;