english / deutsch about us HEADLINES globalization issues worldwide africa wider middle-east north america south america asia-pacific europe events calendar publications global issue papers world summit papers link-library newsletter glossary search contact			Changing the Patent System – From the Paris Convention to the TRIPS Agreement A new Global Issue Paper written by Cicero Contijo examines the role of Brazil in the discussion about revising patenting systems. more   China, Mexico and the WTO The implications of China’s entry into the WTO for Mexico are discussed in a new Global Issue Paper by Enrique Dussel Peters more   Globalization and the environment: Lessons from the Americas A comprehensive review of the environmental impacts of trade liberalization and related economic reforms in Latin America suggests that, with some exceptions, free-trade policies have taken a heavy toll on the environment. more   Globalization and the environment: Lessons from the Americas A comprehensive review of the environmental impacts of trade liberalization and related economic reforms in Latin America suggests that, with some exceptions, free-trade policies have taken a heavy toll on the environment. more