Striking the Delicate Balance between International Trade and Environmental Protection: Implications for Climate Change in Oman

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Dr. Sufian Eltayeb Mohamed Abdel-Gadir , Dr. Ngozi Finette Stewart ,

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Volume 9 - July 2020 (07)

Abstract

International trade law and international environmental law have experienced a different evolution, characterized by the precedence of the international economic order on the development of environmental law.In this paper, relations between international trade and environment have been discussed within its implications at national and internal levels. It was shown that the absence of a firm balance between the two has affected climate change.
For country as Oman who depends mainly on oil and gas sector, the issue of reducing CO2 emission need formulation of strict environmental and energy policies. The government can adopt and encourage the use of renewable energy as best alternatives for oil and gaz.

Keywords

Oman. Climate Change; Environment, International Trade

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