Environmental technology transfer

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

12-2021

Abstract

This chapter provides a concise overview of the key concepts and instruments which feature in considering environmental technology transfer. The chapter begins with a brief explanation of the meaning of some key concepts, terms and legal instruments, including those of the World Trade Organization, free trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties insofar as they affect such technology transfer. It further provides an explanation of the types of “soft” instruments or arrangements which exist between countries to promote or facilitate such technology transfer.

Keywords

Technology transfer, free trade agreements, investment treaties

Discipline

Environmental Law | Science and Technology Law

Publication

Elgar Encyclopaedia of Environmental Law

Editor

Michael Faure

First Page

420

Last Page

428

ISBN

9781785369520

Identifier

10.4337/9781783476985.XI.51

Publisher

Edward Elgar

City or Country

Cheltenham

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.4337/9781783476985.XI.51

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