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Research On Coordination Mechanism Between Environmental Law and International Commercial Law under Green Trade Barrier

Author(s)

Ying Cao

Affiliation(s)

Corporate and Commercial Law, The University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Abstract

In the context of the growth of global trade and the increasing demand for environmental protection, green trade barriers, as an emerging non-tariff barrier, have a profound impact on the pattern of international trade. This paper focuses on green trade barriers, deeply analyzes their characteristics, causes and multiple impacts on international trade, and reveals the complex challenges and collaborative opportunities faced by environmental law and international commercial law in this field. Through high-standard environmental regulations and technical requirements, green trade barriers not only limit the market access of some countries' products, but also promote the innovation of global green industry and environmental protection technology. At the same time, there are differences between environmental law and international commercial law in legislative concept, implementation mechanism and international cooperation, so how to achieve effective coordination between them under the background of green trade barriers has become an urgent problem to be solved. This paper puts forward a multi-dimensional coordination strategy: strengthen international cooperation, promote the integration of environmental agreements and trade rules; Improve domestic laws and regulations to ensure that they are in line with international standards; Encourage the development of green industries to enhance international competitiveness; Improve the dispute settlement mechanism to provide a fair platform for trade disputes; And strengthen the public awareness of environmental protection, build a green consumption culture. Only through strengthening international cooperation, improving domestic laws, promoting the development of green industries, improving dispute settlement mechanisms, and enhancing public awareness of environmental protection can we effectively address the challenges brought by green trade barriers, promote the harmonious coexistence of international trade and environmental protection, and achieve sustainable development of the global economy.

Keywords

Environmental Regulations; Green Trade Barriers; International Cooperation; Sustainable Development

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