Trading with the environment : Ecology, Economics, Institutions and Policy

List of illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Why Trade and the Environment? International Cooperation Overview of the Book Chapter I Nature's Life Support Systems as the Foundation for International Trade Life Support Ecosystems - a Prerequisite for Welfare Growth and the Environment Economy and Ecosystems An Ecological-Economic Synthesis Trade from a Natural Resource and Environmental Perspective Chapter 2 Economic Perspectives on Trade and the Environment Theories of Trade Trade and the Environment Localization of Environmentally Damaging Activities Political Factors Possible Solutions to International Environmental Issues Chapter 3 Trade Regulations - the Institutional Framework and Current Policy GATT/WTO: Today's Playing Field for World Trade GATT Exceptions for Environmental Protection GATT Panels on Environmental Issues GATT and International Environmental Agreements ED Trade Regulations and the Environment A new General System of Preferences Environmental Protection and Free Trade Areas Ground Rules for Ecologically Sustainable Trade Chapter 4 The New Playing Field - Towards Sustainable Development Ground Rules for Sustainable Development Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix 1 International Environmental Agreements with Trade Provisions Appendix 2 Excerpts from the Rio Declaration Appendix 3 Excerpts from. the GATT Appendix 4 Excerpts from the Treaty of Rome Appendix 5 Trade and Environment in the GATT Index