Trade and Climate Change - A Report by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Trade Organization

This report reviews how trade and climate change policies interact and how they can be mutually supportive. The report uniquely examines the intersection between trade and climate change from four different but correlated perspectives: the science of climate change; trade theory; multilateral efforts to tackle climate change; and national climate change policies and their effect on trade. The report underlines that, as a critical first step, governments must urgently seal a scientifically-credible and equitable deal in Copenhagen: one that addresses the need for both significant emission reductions and adaptation for vulnerable economies and communities. Moreover, it highlights that there is considerable scope and flexibility under WTO rules for addressing climate change at the national level, and that mitigation measures should be designed and implemented in a manner that ensures that trade and climate policies are mutually supportive.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	United Nations Environment Programme, World Trade Organization
Other Authors:	Tamiotti, Ludivine
Format:	Reports and Books biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	2009
Subjects:	CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, ECONOMIC POLICY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, GREENHOUSE GASES, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, KYOTO PROTOCOL, ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCING, ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS, Climate change, Resource efficiency,
Online Access:	https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/22882
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