Willem van Dommelen

Greening Trade – Making New Global Trade Agendas Work for a Just Climate and Sustainability Transition

March 8, 2024 - Our 12-page report explores the pivotal role of international trade in advancing a just climate and sustainability transition. Sector-specific approaches, transparent and internationally-harmonised sustainable finance frameworks, and equitable international collaboration are key to leveraging this potential. Our 12-page report explores the pivotal role of international trade in advancing a just climate and sustainability transition. Sector-specific approaches, transparent and internationally-harmonised sustainable finance frameworks, and equitable international collaboration are key to leveraging this potential.  Our key points:  International trade significantly impacts global CO2 emissions. To effectively mitigate climate change, we thus need to align trade with climate and sustainability goals.  To achieve greener trade practices, we need to build trust between different countries and expertise areas. Sustainable finance instruments can be key in fostering higher transparency and thus building the basis for trust.  Philanthropy can play a crucial…