Effects of trade liberalization on agriculture in Lebanon : with special focus on products where methyl bromide is used.

This study determines the environmental impacts of Lebanon's trade in greenhouse agricultural products using methyl bromide and assesses the potential impacts that would result from phasing it out. Results indicate that while no single method will adequately replace use of methyl bromide, farme...

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Corporate Author: United Nations Environment Programme
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Geneva, Switzerland : UNDP : Envirotech, 2005.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Information on issues related to methyl bromide
  • Methyl bromide phase-out projects in Lebanon
  • Alternatives to methyl bromide in Lebanon
  • Environmental and socio-economic impact assessments of methyl bromide and its alternatives
  • Profitability analysis for methyl bromide and its potential replacement alternatives in Lebanon
  • Impact assessment of trade liberalization policies and multilateral trade rules for products where methyl bromide is used
  • Policy proposal and action plan
  • Main conclusions and recommendations.