U.N. Agency Sets Up Forum to Address Conflicts Between Trade, Environment Rules

摘要

An international forum has been set up to address disputes involving conflicts between global trade rules and environmental measures adopted at the national level, a U.N. agency announced Sept. 27. The Geneva-based U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the new forum plans to meet twice a year, giving a panel of experts the opportunity to moderate conflicts and suggest solutions. The forum's first meeting will be in December.