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Environmental Effects of Implementing Mercosur in Argentina

其他書名	An Integrated Assessment
出版	University of Florida, 2006
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=lpZctwAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋ABSTRACT: This study examines the incorporation of the environmental dimension in the integration process of Mercosur, and explores the environmentally trade-related effects of implementing the Common Market on Argentina's agricultural sector. Findings indicate that the creation of Mercosur in 1991 centered on providing more open conditions for trade and that negotiations for implementing the Common Market were carried out at a faster pace and intensity than discussions on other non-commercial issues, including the environment. However, there has been a gradual incorporation of the environmental dimension into the integration process over time. Such incorporation has been conducted in steps, with each step representing a more significant role of the environment in the integration process. In spite of those efforts, the environmental dimension in Mercosur represents a marginal topic in the overall integration process, and environmental policy initiatives remain of secondary importance in the agenda. One of the concerns related with the implementation of trade liberalization agreements is that they may erode existing environmental regulatory frameworks to favor trade liberalization, as environmental norms may be considered non-trade barriers to trade. However, the implementation of Mercosur does not seem to be modifying the existing Argentinean environmental regulatory framework. Furthermore, the implementation of Mercosur is not showing signs of reducing the ability of the government of Argentina to implement environmental policies.