Introduction -- Views from the environment and trade regimes : perspectives on areas of conflict and potential synergy -- The evolution of environmental trade policy within the environment and trade regimes -- Current trade and climate proposals and policy options for further climate-related trade measures -- Conclusion
Summary
The global trade and environment regimes have a rich history of conflicts and synergies that holds important lessons for current initiatives to develop and implement effective national and global climate policy. This paper explores the relationship between the trade and environment regimes and asks how climate negotiators can harness the powerful incentives of international trade to support the next global climate regime