Solutions for Sustainability [electronic resource] : How the International Trade, Energy and Climate Change Regimes Can Help /
Leal-Arcas, Rafael.author.
This book explores links and synergies between international trade and two of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century: achieving sustainable energy (i.e., energy that is affordable, secure, and clean) and mitigating climate change. It takes the unique approach of not only examining how international trade can help achieve energy and climate goals, but also the impact of emerging tools and technologies such as smart grids and demand response, and the potential role and impact of citizens and prosumers. The book analyzes energy- and trade-related regulations in a range of jurisdictions to assess how conducive the regulation is towards achieving sustainable energy, and identifies gaps and overlaps in the existing legal framework.
This book explores links and synergies between international trade and two of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century: achieving sustainable energy (i.e., energy that is affordable, secure, and clean) and mitigating climate change. It takes the unique approach of not only examining how international trade can help achieve energy and climate goals, but also the impact of emerging tools and technologies such as smart grids and demand response, and the potential role and impact of citizens and prosumers. The book analyzes energy- and trade-related regulations in a range of jurisdictions to assess how conducive the regulation is towards achieving sustainable energy, and identifies gaps and overlaps in the existing legal framework.
Introduction -- Part I From the top down -- Cooperation on issues of Common Concern and Public Goods -- Linking International Trade to Climate Change and Energy -- Using Trade Agreements to Achieve Sustainability: A Counter-Intuitive Conundrum -- Trading Sustainable Energy -- Part II From the bottom up -- Decentralization and Empowering the Citizen -- Smart Grids and Empowering the Citizen -- Practical Applications of Decentralized Energy in the EU -- Innovation, Research, and Technology.
Climatic changes.
International Economic Law, Trade Law.
Trade.
Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
Climate Change Management and Policy.
Climate Change.