International Trade and Environmental Protection: Under the Wto Regime

Author(s)	Dr. NIKHIL GANGAPPA MANTURA
Country	India
Abstract	Since the establishment of the WTO, trade and environmental protection have become more closely aligned; however, significant imbalances persist. This study contends that, despite notable progress, trade and environmental interests remain inadequately balanced under the WTO framework. The analysis examines how numerous developing countries continue to prioritize trade and investment within their economic strategies and critically assesses whether these priorities effectively support sustainable environmental protection. At the same time, global environmental indicators have worsened, making it harder to reach goals like the Millennium Development Goals. This study argues that increased global economic activity, partly driven by international trade, is a major cause of environmental change. As both economic globalization and environmental challenges grow, conflicts between trade and environmental laws become more common. Creating a better WTO framework to balance trade and environmental protection is necessary for real sustainable progress worldwide.
Keywords	Trade, Environment, WTO, Globalisation, Environmental Indicators, economy and Multilateral System, etc.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-09

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