The purpose here is also to set the benchmark for environmental provisions in FTAs, which would be helpful in preparing the stance of India in the upcoming FTAs India is in the process of negotiations. [...] The average number of environmental provisions increased from about 8 provisions in the 1990s to nearly 19 provisions in the 2000s and to almost 44 provisions in the 2010s. [...] 13 If the initial consultations among parties fail to produce a mutually satisfactory resolution of the issue and it needs further discussion, the party may make a written request to the contact point of the other party to convene the Committee on Trade and Sustainable Development to consider the matter further. [...] EU-Singapore FTA & EIA The Parties recognize the value of international environmental governance and agreements as a response of the international community to global or regional environmental problems, and they stress the need to enhance the mutual supportiveness between trade and environment policies, rules and measures. [...] Besides reference in the preamble of the agreement, in the Chapter on General Provisions of the India-Japan agreement, article 8 acknowledges the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development.
- Pages
- 30
- Published in
- India
