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International Trade Law: A Driver of Climate Action or a Roadblock?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2024

Shivani Sagar Kalra
Shivani Sagar Kalra*
Affiliation:
Assistant Professor, O.P. Jindal Global University, Jindal Global Law School
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Abstract

Much has been written about changing the world's perception of international trade—from an area of development that will accelerate climate change to a powerful tool that can drive climate action. This article elaborates on four mechanisms of international trade law developed and honed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that can play a pivotal role in accelerating climate action. The four mechanisms are the WTO's dispute resolution system, the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), and the regional trade agreements (RTAs) negotiated under the WTO framework. Elucidating the WTO's role, this article supports the proposition that every multilateral institution can rise to the occasion and spearhead climate action in its own unique capacity.

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International Trade LawClimate ChangeClimate ClubWorld Trade OrganizationRegional Trade Agreements
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International Journal of Legal Information , Volume 51 , Issue 3 , Winter 2023 , pp. 166 - 182
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by International Association of Law Libraries

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