Climate Change and Trade Policy

This course introduces the trade and climate nexus, related policies, multilateral fora and areas of opportunity for developing countries. It is aimed at policymakers from trade and environment fields, as well as the private sector and civic society.

The first module of the course introduces key themes of the trade and climate nexus.. The following modules explore domestic green policies that affect trade and describe trade policy tools for building climate resilience. The course concludes with outlining trade priorities for developing countries, such as circularity, blue economy and carbon markets.