Trade and Sustainable Development
Our Research Expertise
Aligning trade policies with global sustainability goals
We delve into how sustainability principles can be effectively integrated into international trade agreements and policies. We examine the multifaceted impacts of trade arrangements on environmental preservation, social equity, human rights, and economic growth in participating countries and regions. By assessing the balance between economic progress and sustainability, we provide insights into how trade policies can support climate action, foster inclusive growth, and promote ethical trade practices. Our work highlights innovative approaches to embedding sustainability within global trade frameworks, ensuring that economic development aligns with the broader goals of environmental care and social responsibility.
Project Outputs
The objective of this SIA is to estimate possible impacts of a deepening of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and five ESA partner countries (ESA5).
This SIA provides an examination of the potential economic, social, human rights and environmental impact of the trade component of an Association Agreement between the EU and Mercosur, specifically Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
This SIA is designed to inform the ongoing negotiations, focusing on economic, social, environmental, and human rights considerations.
This SIA provides an assessment of the potential economic, social and environmental effects resulting from trade and trade-related provisions of the Modernised GA in the EU and Mexico, as well as in third countries (including developing countries) and Turkey, which is in a customs union with the EU.
This project entails undertaking a comprehensive baseline needs analysis throughout the region to establish needs, absorption capacity and training modalities and requirements of the targeted beneficiary institutions.
This report aims at examining the economic, social, environmental and human rights impacts of possible bilateral EU-Australian and EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreements.
This study provides an assessment of the potential economic, social, human rights and environmental effects resulting from trade and trade-related provisions of the agreement in the EU and Japan as well as third countries, including developing countries, and Turkey which is in a customs union with the EU.
