Making Trade Work for the Environment, Prosperity, and Resilience

Organisation:
World Trade Organization (WTO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

International trade offers unique opportunities to help tackle mounting environmental challenges while fostering economic and social prosperity. This publication illustrates how trade can support action by governments, companies, innovators, and consumers to improve economies and protect the environment. It highlights the need for fit-for-purpose policies and institutions and illustrates how the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and UN Environment are working together to support countries in identifying opportunities to use trade proactively to promote sustainability and prosperity.