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Dimensions of energy insecurity on small islands : the case of the Maldives
Shumais, Mohamed; Mohamed, Ibrahim - 2019
The study explores the dimensions of energy insecurity on small islands in terms of heavy dependence on fossil fuels and the challenges involved in improving efficiency and renewable energy capacity to enhance energy security in the electricity system. Although all inhabited islands in the...
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Trade policies for a circular economy : what can we learn from WTO experience?
Steinfatt, Karsten - 2020 - Manuscript date: 12 June 2020
circular economy solutions worldwide. This paper reviews work at the WTO related to the circular economy. It shows how WTO … recently, Aid for Trade. Experience in these four areas provides valuable insights into how WTO members can expand the positive …
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Climate change meets trade in promoting green growth: potential conflicts and synergies
Zhang, ZhongXiang - 2010
actions comparable to that of home country. This discussion is mainly on the legality of unilateral EAR under the WTO rules ….S. legislation capping its greenhouse gas emissions, the paperargues that, on the U.S. side, in designing such trade measures, WTO … for a successful WTO defence of the Waxman-Markey type of border adjustment provision, there should be: 1) a period of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010272458
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Climate change meets trade in promoting green growth : potential conflicts and synergies
Zhang, ZhongXiang - 2010
actions comparable to that of home country. This discussion is mainly on the legality of unilateral EAR under the WTO rules ….S. legislation capping its greenhouse gas emissions, the paperargues that, on the U.S. side, in designing such trade measures, WTO … for a successful WTO defence of the Waxman-Markey type of border adjustment provision, there should be: 1) a period of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008702270
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Encouraging Developing Country Involvement in a Post-2012 Climate Change Regime : Carrots, Sticks or Both?
Zhang, ZhongXiang - 2009
The climate-trade nexus has become the focus of an academic debate, and has gained increasing attention as governments are taking great efforts to forge a post-2012 climate change regime to succeed the Kyoto Protocol. With concerns about their own competitiveness and growing greenhouse gas...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014210684
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Towards green growth in emerging market economies : evidence from environmental performance reviews
Samson, Rachel; Capozza, Ivana - 2019
This paper provides a cross-country review of progress towards green growth in selected emerging market economies that are members or partners of the OECD. It draws on the country studies conducted within the OECD Environmental Performance Review Programme for Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia,...
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Planning and Construction of Canop-E Networks for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries (E.g.- India)
Hegadekatti, Kartik - 2017
In the next few years, India will be the most populous nation on earth. This large population will need a huge increase in agricultural productivity. At the same time, agricultural activity is highly energy and resource intensive. Moreover, many places in India are facing water crisis. Therefore...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012959735
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International Environmental Law and the Global South - Introduction
Gonzalez, Carmen G.; Atapattu, Sumudu - 2015
The unprecedented degradation of the planet’s vital ecosystems is among the most pressing issues confronting the international community. Despite the proliferation of legal instruments to combat environmental problems, conflicts between rich and poor nations (the North-South divide) have...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014133757
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International Trade and Sustainability : Perspectives from Developing and Developed Countries
Leal-Arcas, Rafael - 2022
This book is about how to make international trade greener for a sustainable and prosperous future. It examines whether international trade agreements can contribute to sustainable development. Whether international trade can contribute to sustainability is a novel, timely, and important...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014241485
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Climate change mitigation and green growth in developing Asia
Howes, Stephen; Wyrwoll, Paul - 2012
Developing Asia is the driver of today's emissions intensive global economy. As the principle source of future emissions, the region is critical to the task of global climate change mitigation. Reflecting this global reality and a range of related domestic issues, the governments of the People's...
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