China and Europe’s Partnership for a More Sustainable World

China and Europe’s Partnership for a More Sustainable World
Author: Francesca Spigarelli
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1786353318

This book gathers the main scientific outputs of POREEN, a four-year project on partnering opportunities between Europe and China in the renewable energy and environmental industries. It investigates the main challenges and opportunities related to Sino-European dialogue and cooperation in the green sector with a focus on sustainable growth.

Energy and the Environment

Energy and the Environment
Author: Sherzod Shadikhodjaev
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2024-05-02
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1009050761

Energy intersects with the environment at all stages of its life cycle by affecting nature and public health and is subject to government measures concerning low-carbon growth, energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy and ecologically safe supply of nuclear and other energy resources. This timely book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of international economic law in regulating such an energy-environment nexus under the regimes of the WTO, the Energy Charter Treaty, regional trade agreements and investment treaties. The author discusses the international environmental and economic law foundations of this nexus and extensively examines relevant rules, jurisprudence and practices regarding trade restrictions, subsidies, technical standards, investment protection and technology policies. This book highlights the existing gaps and 'greening' solutions within the framework of international economic law. Where relevant, it draws comparisons between trade law and investment law to show their similarities, differences and (potential) conflicts at the energy-environment interface.

Trade in Services: Negotiating Issues and Approaches

Trade in Services: Negotiating Issues and Approaches
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2001-09-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9789264194960

The papers in this volume, produced as part of the OECD Trade Directorate's services project, explore fundamental issues for the WTO services negotiations.

International Trade Regulation and the Mitigation of Climate Change

International Trade Regulation and the Mitigation of Climate Change
Author: Thomas Cottier
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2009-09-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Drawing on the expertise of leading voices, this book takes stock of key challenges in addressing climate change mitigation, serving as a reference tool for understanding the interface between international trade and climate and shedding light on key issues including global commons, border tax adjustment, subsidies and biofuels.

The Chinese Economy

The Chinese Economy
Author: Giorgio Gomel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642286380

​​This book takes readers on a unique journey across some of the most debated implications of the rise of the Chinese economy on the global scene. From the analysis, suggestions emerge on how to improve statistical tools to measure performance and to obtain more precise macroeconomic forecasts. Moreover, it confirms the suspicion that a governance model of firms that does not sufficiently encourage market competition may have significant costs in terms of efficiency for the Chinese production system. The analysis of demographic factors and of household savings gives further support to calls for a serious reform effort, particularly of the pension and health care systems, to utilize households’ savings more efficiently and equitably. Finally the analyses of Chinese and global trade underscore the need for a less superficial consideration of the implications of the Chinese presence in global markets.​

Climate Friendly Goods and Technologies in Asia

Climate Friendly Goods and Technologies in Asia
Author: Soumyananda Dinda
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2018-12-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303002475X

This book investigates the potential trade opportunity of climate friendly goods and technology (CFGT) in Asia and South Asia region, and uses a case study of India to clarify India's position on global warming and efforts to mitigate climate change impacts regionally and globally. In four main sections, the book applies econometric techniques to analyze the trade performance of CFGTs in nations in Asia and South Asia, in order to assess trade gaps and map the movement of CFGTs in these regions. The major themes addressed in the book include climate change and trade, issues that shape regional and national policies, and strategies for implementing global climate change mitigation on trade opportunities and developments. Section 1 introduces readers to some background on global climate change threats and its effects on trade, as well as the need to develop trade for CFGTs. Section 2 assesses the trade performance of CFGTs in Asia, and South Asia, and the competitiveness of CFGT trade. Section 3 uses a regional orientation index to analyze CFGT trade. Section 4 discusses the potential business applications of CFGT trade in the Asia, South Asia region, and uses a case study on India to analyze climate change mitigation effects on trade and policy. The book will be of interest to researchers, students, governments, and policy makers.

International Economics of Resource Efficiency

International Economics of Resource Efficiency
Author: Raimund Bleischwitz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2011-07-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3790826014

Human societies face a threatening future of resource scarcity and environmental damages. This book addresses the challenge of turning these risks into opportunities and policies. It is a collection of high level contributions from experts of sustainable growth and sustainable resource management. Focussing on economics, sustainability, technology and policy, the book highlights system innovation, leapfrogging strategies of emerging economies, possible rebound effects and international market development. It puts natural resources centre stage and will make an important contribution to achieving the goal of a 21st century Green Economy.