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Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa
South Africa 2022 In force National
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2022 Amendment
South Africa 2022 In force National
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South Africa 2022 Announced National
2021 Ordinance on the Reduction of CO2 Emissions - Light Duty Vehicles
Switzerland 2021 In force National
Energy Efficiency Ordinance EnEV - efficiency standards for motors
Switzerland 2021 In force National
Ordinance on Due Diligence Obligations and Transparency Regarding Minerals and Metals from Conflict Areas and Child Labour
Switzerland 2021 In force National
SANS 10400-XA:2021 - National Building Regulations: Energy usage in buildings
South Africa 2021 In force National
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South Africa 2019 In force National
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Switzerland 2017 In force National
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South Africa 2016 In force National
High efficiency buildings: SIA Building Code and Minergie Label Family
Switzerland 2016 Ended National
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Switzerland 2016 Announced International
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South Africa 2016 Announced International
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Switzerland 2015 In force National
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South Africa 2015 In force National
List of activities which result in atmospheric emissions which have a significant detrimental effect on the environment
South Africa 2013 In force National
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Switzerland-COM(2012) 393-Light-commercial vehicles - 2012
Switzerland 2012 Ended National
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South Africa 2011 Ended National
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South Africa 2005 In force National
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South Africa 2002 In force National
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