Международный форум по ВТО пройдет с 20 по 22 марта 2014 г. в Калининграде
Ежегодный Форум по ВТО проводится на базе Калининградского государственного технического университета при поддержке Ассоциации юристов России, Фонда поддержки предпринимательства, Союза промышленников...
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The Allocation of Emission Allowances Free of Charge: Legal and Economic...
Summary Allocating emission allowances free of charge is a common practice in many Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS). This paper looks into the practice of using free allowances within an ETS and...
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The Inclusion of Aviation in the EU ETS: WTO Law Considerations
Summary The decision of the EU to apply the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to aviation has already raised substantial controversy. Several airlines have – unsuccessfully - pursued...
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E15 Expert Group on the Functioning of the WTO: Proposals and Analysis
Implemented jointly by ICTSD and the World Economic Forum , the E15Initiative convenes world-class experts and institutions to generate strategic analysis and recommendations for government, business,...
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Local Content Requirements and the Renewable Energy Industry - A Good Match?
Summary This timely and ground-breaking paper offers an initial assessment of the use, potential usefulness and legality of local content requirements (LCRs) in renewable energy policy. By scrutinising...
View ArticleEE.UU. cuestionado por incumplimiento en normas de comercio internacional
Las disputas ante la OMC respecto a la prohibición impuesta por los Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) sobre la producción o venta a nivel nacional de cigarrillos con aditivos como el clavo de olor y aquella...
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A adesão do Brasil à CISG: uniformização de contratos e facilitação do comércio
No contexto da recente ratificação da CISG pelo Brasil, os autores apontam para as principais oportunidades criadas pela referida Convenção e refletem sobre os desafios relacionados à sua...
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WTO Appellate Body deems EU seal ban “justified,” implementation flawed
The WTO Appellate Body has found that the EU’s ban on imported seal products is justified under the right to protect public morals, specifically on the grounds of protecting animal welfare. However,...
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Summary: Trade Law Implications of Procurement Practices in Sustainable...
This sheet is a Q&A based summary of the issues paper “Trade Law Implications of Procurement Practices in Sustainable Energy Goods and Services,” by Alan Herve and David Luff, produced by ICTSD, in...
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Summary: Governing Clean Energy Subsidies: What, Why and How Legal?
This sheet is a Q&A based summary of the issues paper “Governing Clean Energy Subsidies: What, Why and How Legal?” by Arunabha Ghosh with Himani Gangania, produced by ICTSD, in collaboration with...
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Summary: Legal Options for a Sustainable Energy Trade Agreement
This sheet is a Q&A based summary of the issues paper “Legal Options for a Sustainable Energy Trade Agreement” by Matthew Kennedy, produced by ICTSD, in collaboration with the Peterson Institute...
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A tardia urgência de um projeto para o Mercosul
Marcado pela ciclotimia das crises econômicas e políticas que assolaram a região, o Mercado Comum do Sul (MERCOSUL) teve sua credibilidade abalada pela sucessão de relançamentos e refluxos que conheceu...
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UNCTAD XI – Fórum Sul-Sul? Dificuldades e perspectivas
Apesar da crescente complexidade da agenda internacional, o desenvolvimento se mantém em lugar de destaque. É certo que, como conceito, também se tornou mais complexo ao longo dos anos, não só pela...
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SIEL 2014 Bern Global Conference
ICTSD is taking part in the biennial conference of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) held in Bern, Switzerland, at the World Trade Institute (WTI), 10-12 July 2014. The Conference’s...
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The WTO seal products ruling and beyond
Language Undefined Image: Volume: 8, Number: 7File: biores8-7.pdfDate period: Tuesday, 2 September 2014 - 4:58pmPublication: BioresTags: Environmental Goods and Services (EGS)International Trade...
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The litmus test: Non-trade interests and WTO law after Seals
Some experts argue the seal products import ban case not only revealed the limits of the WTO’s GATT general exceptions clause but was also a missed opportunity for introducing greater legal coherence....
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What will the EU do with Seals?
The EU has been instructed by WTO judges to bring its Seal Regime in line with certain aspects of international trade law. This article reflects on what Brussels’ next move might be. The WTO Appellate...
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The WTO seal products ruling and beyond
In May the WTO’s highest court released its decision on a case brought by complainants Canada and Norway involving seal products, public morality, as well as Inuit and other indigenous communities. The...
View ArticleImplementation moves ahead on WTO seal ban dispute
The EU, Canada, and Norway have signalled that they have agreed to a timeframe for the 28-nation bloc to bring its ban on imported seal products in line with international trade rules. In separate...
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Africa Dialogue on Managing Trade Concerns
Almost two decades after the establishment of the WTO, developing countries have demonstrated increasing interest and participation in the WTO dispute settlement system. Trade-related issues have also...
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