Trade in Water Under International Law - Bulk Fresh Water, Irrigation Subsidies and Virtual Water (Hardcover)

Freshwater is an increasingly scarce resource globally, and effective sustainable management will be absolutely crucial in the future. This timely book sets out future scenarios of international trade in both 'real' and 'virtual' water, examining the relationship between climate change, water scarcity, the human right to water and World Trade Organization law. Trade in Water Under International Law addresses questions of global importance such as: how can international trade in bulk water contribute to the advancement of the human right to water? Are 'green-boxed' irrigation subsidies disturbing the markets? Should water-footprint process and production methods allow for a different treatment of otherwise 'like' products? From examining the impact of water law on small-scale farmers in developing countries, to the broader issue of global environmental responsibility, Fitzgerald Temmerman explores the options available for fair resource allocation through international law arrangements such as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, and the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade. By taking a wide-reaching and non-technical approach, this book will capture the attention not only of international trade law professionals, but of all stakeholders in the field. With such relevance to contemporary environmental issues, this book will also be of interest to non-legally qualified individuals who want to comprehend the future possibilities of fair water trade.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2017
Authors:	Fitzgerald Temmerman
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-78536-912-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International environmental law Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > Environment law Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International economic & trade law > General
LSN:	1-78536-912-1
Barcode:	9781785369124

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