trade

Supply chain divergence challenges a ‘Brussels effect’ from Europe’s human rights and environmental due diligence laws

Journal article / This article explores the prospects for successful externalisation of Europe's sustainability standards using Brazilian soy as a case.

Local perspectives on global sustainability standards: Fairtrade and smallholder coffee farmers in Indonesia

Perspective / Hear local perspectives on the challenges faced by coffee farmers in Indonesia when joining global eco-labelling schemes.

Beyond borders: how can the EU become a leader in consumption-based emissions reduction?

Past event / The roundtable will gather climate experts to share their approach to including consumption-based emissions considerations in policy.

White paper on European climate risk and trade in Europe

Other publication / This white paper contributes to the evidence base on the risks that European trade links and global value chains face from climate change.

Impacts and risks from climate change on trade infrastructure

SEI report / Find out how climate risks and impacts will affect physical infrastructure crucial for global trade, with a particular focus on the EU.

SEI Finance for Sustainable Development programme at COP28

Past event / Join the FSD team at COP28 as they participate in three events on renewable energy investment, trade and green steel production.

Trase at COP28: Trade practices must change to end emissions from deforestation

Perspective / Countries should collaborate on requiring importers to include action on deforestation at the heart of their sourcing practice, write Trase representatives.

Forest and peat loss driven by key agricultural commodities generate more emissions than Germany

Press release / To meet climate targets, world leaders at COP28 are urged to take stronger action against the nature loss linked to global supply chains.

Strategic recommendations for building resilience to cascading climate risks in Europe and beyond

Feature / The European Union is not prepared to manage cascading climate risks. Researchers share key recommendations for EU policy makers to build climate resilience.