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T1 Trade and Environment Briefings: Sustainable Agriculture - Policy Brief
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 International Trade Centre, 
A1 International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, 
K1 agricultural trade
K1 sustainable agriculture
K1 Agriculture
K1 Sustainable Development
K1 Trade
SN 1816-6970
YR 2012
FD 2012-06
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25950
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25950
NO This policy brief examines how sustainable agricultural practices can catalyse a global shift toward a green economy, balancing environmental protection with economic growth in developing nations. While conventional farming heavily relies on chemical fertilisers and fossil fuels, causing significant environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable alternatives like low tillage and crop rotation enhance productivity and restore ecosystems. The analysis highlights substantial economic opportunities, particularly within expanding developed country markets for organic exports. However, smallholders face significant barriers from trade-distorting international subsidies and costly certification standards.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 24, 2026