3 0 false LAWS8113 <p>&nbsp;</p>The course begins by considering trade-environment interfaces ? the effects of trade on the environment and the effects of environmental protection on trade. Macro issues are discussed with regard to free trade philosophy vs &quot;limits to growth&quot;. National sovereignty vs right to trade; and trade as environmental incentives/deterrent are also addressed.� The course provides an overview of international trade law framework at the international and domestic levels. <p>Environmental disputes in the WTO and international trade liberalisation regime are considered in relation to:</p><ul><li>GATT;</li><li>The Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards;</li><li>The Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade;</li><li>The Biodiversity Convention and the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights; and</li><li>The WTO Committee on Trade and Environment.</li></ul><p>The course examines trade-environment responses in regional trade groups: the European Union; the North American Free Trade Agreement; and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum.</p><p>Finally, lessons for the Multilateral Agreement on Investment are considered as well as the developing principles of sustainability in the multilateral trade and investment regime.</p> 1 false 12366 <p>Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course.</p> 1 1 This course provides an understanding of the key relationships between trade and environment, and an understanding of environmental disputes in the WTO, trade-environment responses in regional trading groups, lessons for the MAI, and the relationship between trade and sustainability principles. 3 Trade and The Environment 6 6 6 <p>Fundamentals of Environmental Law (non-lawyers)</p> Trade & The Environment Band 3 Laws u4039943 3 <p>26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery)</p> 2010