Public and private actors have shown an increased interest in green trade topics. The urgency of environmental challenges and the opportunity for transition presented by COVID-19 recovery efforts have spurred on these debates. It is increasingly evident that the environment must be a part of any legitimate trade conversation.
Stakeholders need to identify ways trade can help rebuild a greener global economy following the crisis.
This project brings focuses on issues related to trade and climate change as well as trade and the circular economy. A community of experts advances dialogue, research and pilot projects in specific economies.
For this report, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Clifford Chance, interviewed representatives from more than 30 companies to better understand how trade can support climat...
Electronics are a critical part of our lives and even more so in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, however, too many electronics wind up in the environment, are recycle...
This briefing note draws on the expertise of trade and environment experts from across the plastics value chain to identify the key cross-border challenges to scaling a more circular econ...
As governments and businesses grapple with the effects of COVID-19, other global challenges remain. Once the immediate crisis abates, countries must intensify environmental action to tack...
