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Making the trading system work for climate change


Side event of COP24 in Katowice, Poland

Panelists will consider the history of trade in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The event is open to the public, and will be held at the University of Silesia.

7 December 2018

When: Friday, 7 December, 13:45 – 14:45
Where: Marrakech Room, University of Silesia, 11b Bankowa Street, Katowice, Poland

A panel discussion will consider the history of trade in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.The discussion will explore specific issues such as the World Trade Organization and the role of regional trade agreements, border carbon adjustments, and strategies to reconcile trade law and policy with the need to ensure the successful implementation of the Paris Agreement.

This panel is presented by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, together with the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Law School and the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)

Speakers

  • Harro van Asselt, Professor of Climate Law and Policy, UEF Law School and SEI Associate
  • Susan Biniaz, Legal Advisor, Columbia Law School
  • Susanne Droege, Senior Fellow, Global Issues Division, SWP
  • Silvia Maciunas, Deputy Director, International Law Research Program, CIGI
  • Maria Panezi, Fellow, International Law Research Program, CIGI
Topics and subtopics
Climate : Fossil fuels / Governance : Geopolitics
Related centres
SEI Oxford
Regions
Poland

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