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Environmental Goods and Services: Unlocking the Full Potential

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Room LG.1, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, 67-69 Lincolns Inn Fields, London WC2A 3JB

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of environmental goods and services (EGS), a critical and evolving area at the intersection of trade, sustainability, and global policy. This event will delve into the complex task of defining what constitutes EGS, from clean technologies and renewable energy components to services that support environmental protection and sustainable resource management. Participants will gain insight into international efforts to develop coherent and inclusive lists of EGS, a foundational step for effective trade negotiations and policy design.

We will also revisit the history of environmental goods negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO), examining the progress made, the challenges encountered, and the reasons behind stalled talks. Recent developments in free trade agreements (FTAs) will be explored as alternative pathways, offering fresh approaches to EGS liberalization and cooperation. Looking ahead, the event will assess future prospects for advancing EGS in trade and climate agendas. Throughout the session, attendees will benefit from the expertise of a distinguished panel of scholars and policy professionals who bring deep insight and practical experience to these complex issues. Whether you’re a policy expert, trade negotiator, academic, or business leader, this is an essential opportunity to engage with the past, present, and future of environmental goods and services.

This event will form part of London Climate Action Week 2025 (https://www.londonclimateactionweek.org/)

This event is organised by:

  • Dr Jasem Tarawneh (Senior Lecturer in Law, CCLS Queen Mary University of London) https://www.qmul.ac.uk/law/people/academic-staff/items/tarawneh.html
  • Dr Nicolette Butler (Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Manchester) https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/nicolette.butler

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