Essays about: "environment, WTO"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words environment, WTO.

  1. 1. At the Intersection of National Security and Free Trade – Discussion on the Fit-Analysis of the Security Exception in the WTO Agreements

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Astrid von Heijne; [2022]
    Keywords : WTO; multilateral trade; national security exception; treaty interpretation;

    Abstract : The World Trade Organization’s agreements contain a national security exception, that allows WTO members to circumvent their international trade obligations under the organization if they find it necessary to protect their essential security interests. The exception embodies the complex and difficultly navigated line between national security and free trade. READ MORE

  3. 2. “I guess everyone is a Keynesian in a foxhole” The story of the war against climate change and how regulated capitalism can make the WTO a force of good

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Tina Markkula; [2019]
    Keywords : WTO; Paris Agreement; Keynes; Climate Change; Sustainability Science; Trade Policy; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the most pressing issues researched in Sustainability Science. Even though risks and consequences have been shown, actions to reduce emissions have been unsuccessful. UNFCCC is the global center for climate change policy and the host of the greatest concerted will to fight climate change, the Paris Agreement. READ MORE

  4. 3. Trade in services related to the environment : - Key to poverty eradication and sustainable development?

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Emma Will; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The main goal of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is to eradicate poverty. The purpose of this essay is to analyse if trade in environmental services can contribute in the pursuit of this goal. In order to achieve this, a traditional legal analysis has been conducted. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Amalgamation Process of the - Moving towards a ‘Partnership of Choice’ after the Russian WTO Membership

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Violeta-Georgiana Gherasim; Gabriela Marcondes Paulsson; [2013-07-05]
    Keywords : EU-Russia; Russia-WTO; international trade; FDI; economic integration;

    Abstract : August 22nd, 2012 will, no doubt, remain a historical milestone in the international arena: Russia became the World Trade Organization’s 156th member, after 18 years of negotiations. Along this long journey, the European Union, Russia’s main trading partner, was considered ‘the’ driving force, pushing forward Russia’s accession process, for stronger economic bonds and safer investment environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is there a dominance of liberal environmentalism in international organizations? - The case of the WTO environmental agenda's development

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Tobias Hörnlein; [2013]
    Keywords : WTO; legalization; institutionalism; liberal environmentalism; soft law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Considering the growing importance of environmental issues on the international political scene, the question arises as to how these issues are incorporated into the agenda and procedures of international organizations (IOs) and institutions. The World Trade Organization (WTO) - one of the largest IOs – has to handle a strong mandatory connection to global trade as well as an increasing environmental workload, which in turn, displays the general environment-trade conflict. READ MORE