How stronger trade rules can help us meet climate goals

Sep 22, 2020

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Current rules hold back efforts to make trade more environmentally friendly. Image: REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Sarah Thorn

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Janet Whittaker

Senior Counsel, Clifford Chance LLP

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