Title : Review of Sustainable Development and Free Trade: Institutional Approaches by Shawkat Alam


Authors : Shawkat Alam


Book Review Title: International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics Volume Number: 9 Publication Year : 2009 Issue Number: 2
Index: scopus ISSN (Print): 15679764 Publisher Name: Springer Nature Singapore
Pages : 191–194
ISSN (Online): 15731553
Reviewer : Md. Rizwanul Islam
Funding Information:
Funding Source : None
Other Information:
Direct Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG13 Climate Action
SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG12 Responsible Consumption & Production
Sustainable Development Sub Goals :
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
Develop accountable and transparent institutions
Improve global resource efficiency in consumption and production
Sustainable management & use of natural resources
Impact statement: This review evaluates Shawkat Alam’s analysis of the relationship between sustainable development and free trade within international legal and institutional frameworks. It discusses how global trade policies and institutions can influence environmental protection and sustainable economic development. By examining the balance between economic liberalization and environmental governance, the review contributes to discussions on sustainable development, international environmental law, and responsible global economic policymaking. Collaboration: None Keywords: sustainable development, free trade, environmental law, international trade law, environmental governance, globalization, susta