Publication

Options to Incorporate Circular Economy Provisions in Regional Trade Agreements

Based on international comparative advantages and scale effects, trade can help enable a global circular economy transition.

Publication

Published

3.8.2021

Writers

Christophe Bellmann (IISD) and Malena Sell (Sitra)

This report explores ways in which trade policy can further support a transition to a more circular economy using regional trade agreements (RTAs) as a vehicle.

In doing so, it suggests possible options to incorporate circular economy-related provisions in future RTAs, building on precedents with similar objectives in agreements currently in force or under negotiation.

Publication details

Title

Options to Incorporate Circular Economy Provisions in Regional Trade Agreements

Writers

Christophe Bellmann (IISD) and Malena Sell (Sitra)

Publisher

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Place of publication

Winnipeg

Year of publication

2021

Outlook

39

Topic

circular economy, circular economy trade, trade

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