This paper presents an overview of trade among the G14 as well as key non-G14 economies in the 54 product sub-categories included in the APEC environmental goods list. It also examines for these 54 sub-headings more detailed trade information at the tariff line level (including at the level of more detailed statistical codes) in an attempt to gain some insight into the relative importance of trade in environmental goods. It also analyses additional climate-related products, derived inter alia from earlier ICTSD research, particularly climate technology mapping studies, which could potentially be added to those included in the APEC list for subsequent inclusion in an Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA). The paper presents a preliminary analysis of trade flows and tariffs for this non-exhaustive list of climate-relevant products and components. Finally, it also puts forward proposals on measures needed to make EGA negotiations more transparent as well as facilitate better estimates of global trade flows in environmental goods.
