Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and WTO Rules: Why the "Burden of Accommodation" Should Shift to MEAs

Article Abstract:

The "burden of accommodation" should be shifted onto multilateral environmental agreements (MEA). The parties to MEAs should be able to prove to the World Trade Organization that there is a reason to intervene in a market and that trade measures are the best way in which to do so.

World, Intnl Affairs & Finance, National Security and International Affairs, Economic aspects, International trade

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Greening the WTO Agreements: can the Treaty establishing the European Community be of guidance?

Article Abstract:

Research is presented concerning the importance which will be given to environmental matters during the next World Trade Organization negotiations. The example given by the Treaty establishing the European Community is discussed.

Environmental aspects

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Democratic legitimacy and constitutional perspectives of WTO law

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Research is presented concerning the legitimacy crisis which is facing the World Trade Organization (WTO) following the disagreements and protests which marred the Third WTO Ministerial Conference in Seattle, WA.

Political aspects, International economic relations, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements

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