Routledge The WTO and the Environment - International Law Book

Explore the evolving relationship between global trade and environmental protection with this academic text from Routledge. This book provides a detailed review of how the WTO dispute resolution procedure has gained influence over the practices of member countries and its impact on other international treaties. Readers will examine the growth of environmental competency within the WTO framework and the arguments used by those who oppose WTO rule making when it affects the environment. The text looks at the interactions between the WTO and multilateral environmental agreements, providing a deep look into how trade law and environmental policy meet. To help clarify these complex legal shifts, the book analyzes specific recent WTO cases in detail. This includes the 2011 US/Mexico tuna dispute and the US sea turtles decision. It is a valuable resource for those studying international economic law and the expanding scope of trade authority.