During this informal lunch discussion, Professor Kirkpatrick presented his analysis of the current realities surrounding international trade in environmental services in its various modes and discuss what this may imply for developing countries with respect to the ongoing GATS negotiations.

Professor Kirkpatrick's findings and analysis are based on research commissioned by ICTSD as part of our ongoing project on environmental goods and services. Comments and suggestions made during the discussion will be taken into account by Professor Kirkpatrick in finalising his research. The final paper will be disseminated to key stakeholders including Geneva-based trade delegates.

Trade in Environmental Services: Assessing the Implications for Developing Countries in the GATS, by Colin Kirkpatrick, University of Manchster, September 2006.