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ICSE · Class 11 · Environmental Science

What International Legal Regimes On Trade and Environment covers in ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science · 2026-27

Topics in International Legal Regimes On Trade and Environment

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1. International legal regimes and their role

  • International legal regimes organise international cooperation through rules, norms, and decision-making procedures.
  • They regulate activities linked to the environment, trade, natural resources, and specific geographical areas.
  • Trade regimes emphasise scientific risk assessment, market access, and non-discrimination.
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2. GATT and WTO

  • GATT stands for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
  • GATT was signed by 23 nations in Geneva on 30 October 1947 and came into force on 1 January 1948.
  • Its main aim was to reduce tariffs, reduce trade barriers, and remove discriminatory trade preferences on a reciprocal basis.
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3. Transnational corporations and environmental impact

  • Transnational Corporations are non-governmental, stateless corporations that own or control production in countries other than their country of origin.
  • A TNC has its headquarters in one country and subsidiaries or branches in other countries.
  • TNCs operate across national borders to expand markets, access resources, and increase profitability.
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4. Case studies: Exxon Valdez and BP Deepwater Horizon

  • The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on 24 March 1989 when the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef.
  • It released 11 million US gallons of crude oil into the marine environment.
  • The oil spread over 1,300 miles or 2,100 km of coastline and contaminated about 11,000 square miles or 28,000 km2 of ocean.

Key Concepts

Central concept: International legal regimes that connect trade, environment, and sustainable development through rules, institutions, agreements, and global cooperation

International Legal RegimesTrade RegimesEnvironmental RegimesGATTWTOTNCsGlobal Resources Affected by TNCsCase Studies of Oil Spills

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What are the important topics in International Legal Regimes On Trade and Environment for ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science?
Key topics in International Legal Regimes On Trade and Environment include International legal regimes and their role, GATT and WTO, Transnational corporations and environmental impact, Case studies: Exxon Valdez and BP Deepwater Horizon. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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