Sustainability standards and global governance : experiences of emerging economies / edited by Archna Negi, Jorge Antonio Pérez-Pineda, Johannes Blankenbach.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Negi, Archna, 1973- editor.

Pérez Pineda, Jorge A., editor.

Blankenbach, Johannes, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable development.

Sustainability.

Environmental policy.

Economic policy.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Other Title:

Experiences of emerging economies

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, [2020]

Summary:

This open access book focuses on the issue of sustainability standards from the perspective of both global governance frameworks and emerging economies. It stems from the recognition that the accelerated pace of economic globalization has generated production and consumption patterns that are generating sustainability concerns. Sustainability standards (and regulations) are increasingly being used in a bid to make global consumption and production more sustainable. Given the dense inter-connectedness of economic affairs globally, the use of sustainability standards has become a concern of global governance, who face the challenge of achieving a balance between the use of standards for genuine sustainability objectives, and not allowing them to turn into instruments of protectionism or coercion. The emerging economies, given their increasing engagement with the global economy, are most impacted by the use of sustainability standards. The emphasis of 'emerging economies' in this book is retained both by using case studies from these economies and by collating perceptions and assessments of those located in these economies. The case studies included span sectors such as palm oil, forestry, food quality, vehicular emissions and water standards, and address the problems unique to the emerging economies, including capacity building for compliance with standards, adapting international standards in domestic contexts and addressing the exclusion of small and medium enterprises etc. Complex interfaces and dynamics of a global nature are not limited to the thematic of this book but also extend to the process through which it was written. This book brings together insights from developed as well as emerging economies (Germany, India, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico and China). It also brings together scholars and practitioners to jointly ponder upon the conceptual aspects of the global frameworks for sustainability standards. This book is a very useful resource for researchers and practitioners alike, and provides valuable insights for policy makers as well.

Contents:

Introduction / Johannes Blankenbach, Archna Negi, Jorge Antonio Pérez-Pineda

Part I. Global Governance Frameworks for Sustainability Standards

Voluntary Sustainability Standards and the Sustainable Development Goals / Johannes Blankenbach

The World Trade Organization and Sustainability Standards / Archna Negi

Towards Greening Trade? Environmental Provisions in Emerging Markets' Preferential Trade Agreements / Axel Berger, Dominique Blümer, Clara Brandi, Manjiao Chi

Corporate Social Responsibility : The Interface Between the Private Sector and Sustainability Standards / Jorge Antonio Pérez-Pineda

Advances in Sustainability Reporting : What Is Missing? / Ana Carolina Mendes dos Santos, Ayuni Larissa Mendes Sena, Vana Tércia Silva de Freitas

The Impact of Global Labour Standards on Export Performance / Kuntala Bandyopadhyay

Part II. Sustainability Standards in Sectoral and Country Contexts

The Changing Landscape of Sustainability Standards in Indonesia : Potentials and Pitfalls of Making Global Value Chains More Sustainable / Clara Brandi

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Its Contribution to Sustainable Forest Management in Indonesia / Pratiwi Kartika, Hariyadi, Cerdikwan

Global and National Food Safety and Quality Standards : Implications and Impacts for Farmers in Thailand and India / Sarah Holzapfel, Aimée Hampel-Milagrosa

Making the Local Work for the Global Best : A Comparative Study of Vehicle Efficiency Standards Implementation in China and Mexico / Juan Carlos Mendoza, CAO Jiahan

Standard-Setting in Water Use and Sustainable Development : A Comparative Critical Analysis of Grey Water Recycling in the Tourism Sector / André Coelho, Alexandre Domingues, Maria Cândida A. de M. Mousinho, Cassia Saretta

Conclusions / Jorge Antonio Pérez-Pineda, Johannes Blankenbach, Archna Negi.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9811534721

9789811534720

OCLC:

1137853869

Access Restriction:

Open access.