1. Practical considerations in Identifying Environmental Goods
Discussant: Solveig Crompton
(note: this presentation does not reflect the view of South Africa)
My intention is to provoke thought!

2. Thus far… Session 1: “Trends in environmental goods industry”
Session 2: “Key concerns and challenges for Developing countries”
Session 3: “Practical considerations…”

3. Doha Development Agenda
This is one of many issues in the
Doha Development Agenda

4. The proverbial “win-win”
The outcome must
Benefit
ALL
especially
developing countries
The proverbial “win-win”

5. Lessons from GATT/WTO sectoral initiatives
Extent of developing country participation?
Trade in which developing countries are competitive?
Role and importance of technology transfer
“Moving target”
Relationship to environmental services

6. Lessons from GATT/WTO sectoral initiatives (cont.)
Presumably we are undertaking this task based on a “win-win” scenario:
Good for trade (and by implication development)
Good for the environment
Real world of policy a little more complicated!
e.g.

7. APEC List
Advantage that every Member has the opportunity to add to the list whichever product they wish – negotiated outcome
Problem: 147 other Members have to agree to one extent or another…

8. Environmental Goods and the Harmonized System
Viability for developing countries to implement given current low levels of “ex-out” headings
If the best we have now e.g. natural gas is not good enough…
Moving Target problem

9. Practical considerations for developing countries
Standards issues
Additional requirements e.g. exporter’s interest scenario