This conference, which is convened by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), will examine how unilateral action on climate change fits into the international trade and investment law regime. In particular, it will address the validity of green industrial policies and preventative measures for competitiveness loss and leakage, and explore the role of the trade community in securing international cooperation and solutions.  

date: 13 October 2011   location: Geneva, Switzerland   additional: WTO headquarters   contact: Elka Parveva-Kern   fax: +41 22 917 8054   e-mail: eparveva-kern@iisd.org   www: http://www.iisd.org/trade/crosscutting/