ABSTRACT
This title was first published in 2002: Focusing on the central issues of the contemporary trade-environment-social cohesion debate, this compelling book analyzes the social and environmental impacts of existing trade liberalization through the World Trade Organization (WTO), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other key regimes. It also explores new strategies for regulation and risk assessment, environmental information, standard setting, voluntary activities, sustainability assessments of trade agreements, and participation by civil society. Features include: -suggests ways in which the NAFTA model might be improved -explores the NAFTA regime with regards to its environmental and social impacts -evaluates the experience and improvement of NAFTA and how it might assist the broader international community Characterized by its meticulous scholarship and fluid style, this authoritative work is an indispensable guide for all those concerned with trade liberalization, environmental enhancement and social cohesion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|2 pages
Linking Trade, Environment, and Social Values: The Glob Aland Nafta Experiences
part II|2 pages
Investor Protection: Evaluating the Nafta Chapter 11 Model
part III|2 pages
Environmental Protection: Evaluating The Nafta Commission for Environmental Cooperation Model
part IV|2 pages
Worker Protection: Evaluating the Nafta Commission for Labor Cooperation Model
part V|2 pages
Assessing Environmental Effects: Local, North American, and Global Perspectives
part VI|2 pages
Concluding Reflections