This course examines the ways in which the law of the World Trade Organisation interacts with environmental protection and development. Students will become familiar with the relevant WTO agreements and will gain a solid understanding of the principles of WTO law. Disputes which have raised environmental and development issues before the WTO's Appellate Body are studied in detail. Special attention is given to areas where conflicts have arisen, including trade bans for environmental purposes; the application of the "precautionary principle" in WTO law; intellectual property protection and biodiversity; trade liberalisation, food security and poverty-reduction; and, the adequacy of the special treatment of developing countries under WTO law. Students will also explore the environment and labour rights protections under the WTO agreements and NAFTA.