...: Is there a general obligation to develop sustainably? And certainly the answer is no[ 15 ]. Sustainable development Environment GATT exceptions Trade is really not the issue, nor is economic growth. The issue is how to reinvent environmental polices in an ever more integrated world economy so...

... assessed, and the academic debate on non‐trade issues at the WTO has been dominated by speculative approaches that underplay the importance of actual political dynamics. WTO Environment Labour Global governance International trade “Non‐trade concerns” Environmental and labour policies...

... The European Union22 estimates that increasing reliance on biofuels could reduce the need to stock pile oil to guard against disruptions. Assuming a market share of 14%, savings of up to 1 billion a year could be realised.23 In recognition of the considerable environmental, economic and political advantages...