Trade, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Key Issues for Small States, Least Developing Countries and Vulnerable Economies

Strachan, Janet R./ Gueye, moustapha Kamal/ Sell, malena

ISBN 10: 0850928818 / ISBN 13: 9780850928815

Published by Commonwealth Secretarial, 2009

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170 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trade, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Key Issues for Small States, Least Developing Countries and Vulnerable Economies
• Publisher: Commonwealth Secretarial
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850928818
• ISBN 13: 9780850928815
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.39 kilograms

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Synopsis

Responding to climate change is a global challenge with significant implications for small developing countries. Debate on how trade policy can mitigate the effects of climate change has so far centered on developed countries and the large emerging economies, especially China, Brazil and India, but what are the implications for small and vulnerable economies, least developed countries and small island developing states?

These countries are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change but they are least equipped to deal with changes in trade policy. Trade, Climate Change and Sustainable Development examines the opportunities and multiple large-scale challenges they face in adapting key trade sectors to the impact of climate change, addressing climate change measures, and furthering their own trade capacity and competitiveness in the global market.

This book is the result of a joint project between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, Geneva. It will be of interest to policy-makers and anyone who wants to gain a clear understanding of the implications of climate change on the economies of smaller developing states.

About the Authors

Janet R. Strachan

Moustapha Kamal Gueye