Trade & environment – do no harm, do good, be good

Marcel Vernooij

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Publicado: oct 29, 2021
Resumen

Trade is an engine of economic growth, employment and business innovation. It can be a powerful lever to promote sustainable development, for the benefit of both women and men, in harmony with nature and the environment. All actors that are directly or indirectly involved in international trade have the responsibility to guarantee a “good trade”. This article clarifies the relationship between trade and the environment along global supply chains as key elements for sustainable development. Drawing on personal experience, we address several global topics and highlight some very promising initiatives coming from the business world.

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Palabras clave:
trade and environment, sustainable development, WTO
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