Environmental Goods and Services: Unlocking the Full Potential
Room LG1 (Lower Ground), Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, 67-69 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3JB
About this Event
🌍 About the Event
Join us for a timely and expert-led discussion on environmental goods and services (EGS)—a vital area shaping the future of sustainable trade and climate action. This event will explore key questions around the definition and classification of EGS, efforts to develop comprehensive lists, and the role of trade in scaling environmental solutions.
We’ll reflect on the WTO’s past EGS negotiations, examine how recent free trade agreements (FTAs) have pushed the conversation forward, and consider future prospects for aligning trade with environmental goals.
🎤 What to Expect
– Insights into how EGS are defined and categorised globally;
– An overview of past and present EGS negotiations at the WTO;
– Updates on how FTAs are integrating environmental priorities;
– A forward-looking discussion on how EGS can support climate and sustainability objectives; and
– Expert analysis and commentary from a distinguished panel of experts.
👥 Who Should Attend?
Trade professionals, policymakers, environmental economists, academics, sustainability advocates, and anyone interested in the intersection of international trade and the environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to the dialogue on how trade policy can better serve environmental outcomes.
Panellists:
– Ron Steenblik (IISD)
– Iain Fifer (Department of Business and Trade)
– Professor Andrew Lang (University of Edinburgh)
– Sam Lowe (Flint Global)
Dr Nicolette Butler and Dr Jasem Tarawneh
Dr Nicolette Butler is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Manchester. Dr Jasem Tarawneh is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Queen Mary University of London. They have researched and published extensively on all aspects of international trade and investment, and the issue of environmental goods and services specifically.
Related Events
Stay updated on the latest events during London Climate Action Week.
