There is an urgent need for concrete steps to foster the mutual supportiveness of the objectives embodied in the Convention on Biological Diversity and multilateral trade rules under the World Trade Organization. Intellectual property is one area of debate where such efforts could be undertaken.
Author(s):
Chouchena-Rojas, Martha
Ruiz Muller, Manuel
Vivas Eugui, David
Winkler, Sebastian
Organization(s):
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), CH
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI), FR