Includes bibliographical references (p. [389]-422) and index.

Origins and development of the concept of sustainable development in international law -- Integration as a central aspect of sustainable development -- The international climate regime -- Sustainable development in the context of international climate change law -- Sustainable development in WTO context -- Sustainable development as a general principle of law -- Fragmentation of international law : the origin of normative conflicts -- Climate measures and WTO law : general comments -- International emissions trading and WTO rules -- The clean development mechanism and WTO rules -- Concluding remarks on part II -- Is there a need for the principle of sustainable development in WTO dispute settlement? -- Principles of conflict resolution -- Applicability of non-WTO law in WTO dispute settlement -- Applicability of the principle of sustainable development in WTO dispute settlement -- Application of the principle of sustainable development : practical consequences -- 'Case' studies : CDM and emissions trading -- Final conclusions.

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