Trade and Environment Briefings: International Transport - Policy Brief

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dc.contributor.authorInternational Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development
dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorInternational Trade Centre
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.date.accessioned2018-08-05T16:56:50Z
dc.date.available2018-08-05T16:56:50Z
dc.date.issued2012-06
dc.descriptionThis policy brief outlines how international aviation and maritime shipping drive trade whilst contributing significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. It evaluates market-based instruments, carbon taxes, and operational standards aimed at climate change mitigation, noting that regulation would support a green economy transition but could potentially lead to higher global transport costs. This creates complex implications for trade and equity, particularly for remote Small Island Developing States with large trade exposures. Key findings show that transport emissions are rising rapidly, yet establishing a comprehensive international agreement remains slow due to debates over equity and common responsibility.en
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dc.identifier.issn1816-6970
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25952
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number6 p.
dc.publisherInternational Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjecttransport
dc.subjectgreen economy
dc.subjectinternational trade
dc.subjectClean fuels
dc.subjectPollution
dc.subjectTrade
dc.subject.sdgSDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
dc.subject.sdgSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.subject.themeclimate
dc.subject.themeeconomics
dc.subject.themefinance
dc.titleTrade and Environment Briefings: International Transport - Policy Briefen
dc.typePolicy brief
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