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  1. 1. Smile and Waive? A critical case study of the TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 products using World-Systems Theory and Realism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : David Alexanderson; [2022]
    Keywords : World-Systems Theory; Marxist-Realism; COVID-19; Health Equity; TRIPS waiver; Intellectual Property; Core-periphery division; World Trade Organization; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the deadliest health crises in modern history. Increasing production of all relevant medical goods and ensuring their equitable distribution has been argued as a necessity to contain the pandemic, which led to the South African and Indian delegation in the TRIPS Council of the World Trade Organization to propose the implementation of a TRIPS waiver to ensure that intellectual property does not pose a barrier to increased production. READ MORE

  2. 2. Synergies between UNCTAD and UNFCCC – potentials, obstacles, consequences

    University essay from

    Author : Magdalena Kuchler; [2007]
    Keywords : climate change; international trade; development; regime; synergy; linkages;

    Abstract : Climate change is a complex and multidimensional issue that encompasses not only environmental problems but also political, socio-economic and cultural challenges as well. Moreover, major shifts in the weather patterns caused by the anthropogenically induced global warming may have significant impacts on the global economy and international trade in particular. READ MORE

  3. 3. Synergies between UNCTAD and UNFCCC – potentials, obstacles, consequences

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : Magdalena Kuchler; [2007]
    Keywords : climate change; international trade; development; regime; synergy; linkages;

    Abstract : Climate change is a complex and multidimensional issue that encompasses not only environmental problems but also political, socio-economic and cultural challenges as well. Moreover, major shifts in the weather patterns caused by the anthropogenically induced global warming may have significant impacts on the global economy and international trade in particular. READ MORE