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Module IV:
Enforcement of
Trade-Related Environmental Obligations.
Objective: To address mechanisms
that are implemented to enforce trade-related environmental
obligations.
Overview: This module surveys and
critically assesses domestic laws, regulations, programs, and initiatives
designed to enforce international environmental obligations in the context
of trade agreements. This module focuses on issues related to enforcement
and compliance that must be considered in order to ensure that commitments
are justiciable and workable. In addition, this module will examine
relevant case law to show how various process and remedies available
in support of environmental governance. The impact of such case law on trade
and environment policy will be highlighted.
Topics
covered in this module include:
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Domestic
environmental law
o Establishment of
required levels of
protection
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Environmental enforcement programs
o Command and
control: penalties
o Assisted
compliance: incentives
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Environmental governance and trade dispute settlement mechanisms
o Dispute settlement mechanisms
(WTO and RTAs)
o Public
participation and transparency
o Citizens submission
processes
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