RT null T1 Trade and Environment Briefings: Environmental Services - 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 public service K1 Sustainable Development K1 Trade PB International Trade Centre PB International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development PB United Nations Environment Programme SN 1816-6970 YR 2012 FD 2012-06 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25954 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25954 NO This policy brief examines the role of environmental services in sustainable development and international trade. It outlines the sector’s scope, market opportunities, and trade framework, while highlighting benefits for developing countries, including investment, technology transfer, and skills development. It also discusses barriers to trade and measures to strengthen participation in the growing environmental services market. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 21, 2026