What you need to know about the EU's new decarbonization plan January 4, 2023 by Joachim Monkelbaan & Tim Figures The EU has agreed to the world's first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a measure aimed at preventing "carbon leakage." Leadership Trade Agreements Carbon Policy
Restricting trade in endangered species can backfire, triggering market booms January 27, 2020 by Annah Zhu Consumer purchases no longer trigger market booms. Speculative investments do. Trade Trade Agreements Wildlife China
Closing borders to plastics can create even more barriers to a circular economy June 18, 2019 by Doug Woodring & Trish Hyde The plastic trade wars threaten countries without domestic recycling systems — which they're unlikely to build in the next decade. Circular Economy Waste Management Trade Agreements
Food security is a huge threat to Singapore — is urban farming the answer? May 31, 2019 by Darren Tan The island-state imports most of its food, but is threatened by crop yields and policy changes around the world. Food & Agriculture Trade Agreements Food Systems Urban Agriculture
Buyers brace as Trump slaps tariffs on solar imports January 22, 2018 by Cassandra Sweet New fees are likely to drive up development costs in states with lower conventional utility rates. Renewable Energy Solar Trade Agreements Renewable Energy Procurement
U.S. companies deconstruct China's recycling import ban December 14, 2017 by Anya Khalamayzer Zero-waste organizations such as GM and P&G see opportunity, not a materials migraine. Circular Economy E-waste Policy & Politics China Trade Agreements
Speak out for chemicals rules, clean water and better trade deals April 29, 2015 by Richard Eidlin With critical deals on the table, it’s time to add your voice to the clamor for healthier guidelines, pacts and legislation. Policy & Politics Chemicals & Toxics Trade Agreements
