Browsing Briefs, Summaries, Policies and Strategies by Subject "INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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Global Green New Deal - Policy Brief
(2009)This report proposes recommendations, objectives and suggestions for implementing a GGND as a response to the multiple crises the world is now facing. UNEP splits its proposals into three categories targeted stimulus ... -
Green Economy and Trade Opportunities: Country Projects Synthesis Report
(2016)This synthesis report summarizes lessons from the UNEP Green Economy and Trade Opportunities Project, which identified, assessed and harnessed trade opportunities arising from the transition to a green economy. The authors ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: Environmental Services - Policy Brief 7
(2012-06)The market for environmental services is substantial and growing, driven in part by increasing environmental regulation and changing consumer preferences. If well managed, liberalisation of trade in environmental services ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: Export Restrictions - Policy Brief 2
(International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, 2012-06)Natural resources – in the form of finite resources such as minerals and energy, and renewable natural resources such as agricultural commodities (including biofuels), timber, fish, leather and forest products – are ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: International Transport - Policy Brief 5
(2012-06)While international transport – aviation and maritime shipping – is an important facilitator and driver of trade, it also contributes significantly to climate change. The regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: Product Carbon Footprint Standards - Policy Briefing 9
(2012-06)Climate change poses an enormous challenge for farmers in developing countries. In addition to adapting to changing climatic conditions, food exporters are increasingly being asked by retailers to measure and reduce the ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: Sustainability Standards for Consumer Goods - Policy Brief 8
(2012)Sustainability standards have emerged in the marketplace for food, textiles and a wide range of consumer goods and services over the last 25 years, and their role continues to grow, particularly in emerging markets. Standards ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: Trade and Green Economy - Policy Brief 1: June 2012
(2012)Trade liberalisation has the potential to facilitate the transition to a green economy by fostering the exchange of environmentally friendly goods and services, increasing resource efficiency, generating economic opportunities ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: Trade in Environmental Goods - Policy Brief 6
(2012-06)Liberalizing trade in environmental goods can create new markets and export opportunities, thus supporting export-led development strategies. In addition, trade liberalisation can provide access to green goods and technologies ...