RT null T1 Trade and Environment Briefings: Trade in Environmental Goods - Policy Brief A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 International Trade Centre, A1 International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, K1 green economy K1 international trade K1 Sustainable Development K1 Trade PB International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development SN 1816-6970 YR 2012 FD 2012-06 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25953 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25953 NO This policy brief examines trade liberalisation in environmental goods, outlining its potential benefits for economic development and environmental protection. It reviews international negotiations, key barriers to market access, opportunities for developing countries, and trends in global trade. The brief also discusses policy options for expanding trade in environmental goods through multilateral and regional agreements. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 19, 2026