WINNIPEG—January 21, 2011—The International Institute for Sustainable Development has contributed to new research aimed at better integrating environmental aspects into international trade negotiations in association with its research partners at Environment and Trade in a World of Interdependence (ENTWINED).

The research partners study issues at the intersection of international economics, environmental economics and trade law, while engaging others who can help initiate change on key issues.

The partners have produced the following research papers:

• A new approach to transparency and accountability in the WTO
  Mark Halle and Robert Wolfe
• Sustainable Markets are Growing - Is Sustainability Keeping Pace?
  Jason Potts and Mark Sanctuary
• The Law and Economics of Trade in Biofuels
  Håkan Eggert, Carolyn Fischer and Petros Mavroidis
• Border Carbon Adjustments from a Trade Policy Perspective
  Carolyn Fischer and Henrik Horn
• Have Countries with Lax Environmental Regulations a Comparative Advantage in Polluting Industries?
  Thomas Sterner
• Climate Policy and Emissions Leakage: Comparing the Options
  Carolyn Fischer
• The Burden of Proof in Environmental Disputes Before the WTO: Legal Aspects
  Henrik Horn and Petros C. Mavroidis

ENTWINED was established four years ago to develop research on policy alternatives for managing the trade and environment interface. The purpose is to provide scientific knowledge and tools to support Swedish and other European negotiators and stakeholders in integrating environmental aspects into the international trade regime.

ENTWINED is funded by Mistra (Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research), which invests in research for sustainable development.

For more information, please contact Nona Pelletier, IISD media and communications officer. Phone +1 204 958-7740 Cell: +1 204 962-1303 npelletier@iisd.ca