Our experts analyze commodities markets across sectors to determine standard-compliant consumption and production trends, their opportunities and challenges for sustainable development, and more. Our pieces of analysis range from commentaries to policy briefs to reports.
Policy Reports and Briefs
Policy Reports and Briefs |
Governments in developing countries and regions are adopting VSSs in export promotion measures to ensure exported products meet sustainability-related market requirements, while also expanding trading opportunities for producers, women, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. This report ...
Policy Reports and Briefs |
Greenwashing has become a growing policy concern as businesses increasingly market products, services, and practices using environmental claims. Misleading or unsubstantiated claims can weaken consumer trust, distort competition, and undermine genuine sustainability efforts. In response, governme...
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Voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) can help governments boost trade and sustainable production practices. As a result, they are increasingly integrated into trade instruments in the form of market access regulations, export promotion strategies, and free trade agreements. Against this back...
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The EUDR is among the most ambitious environmental trade measures ever enacted, requiring that commodities like cocoa, coffee, and timber sold in the European Union are proven to be deforestation-free and legally produced. The EUDR’s reach is global, but its implications are particularly signific...
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Several commercial fisheries in Manitoba are looking to eco-certify, and these fisheries sell their fish primarily to international markets. In this report we analyze European and U.S. market trends in the certified sustainable fish and seafood sector with the goal of unpacking the implications f...
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This explainer provides an overview of how VSSs are used in trade policy instruments, including market access and due diligence regulations, free trade agreements, public procurement policies, and export promotion strategies.
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Soils in East Africa are inherently acidic, which affects agriculture, and over 60% of arable land is now degraded, posing risks to sustainability, food security, and livelihoods. Urgent interventions are needed to address this issue. Key findings in this report highlight that the application of ...
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This report outlines and compares various policy measures that Costa Rica, Gabon, Indonesia, Peru, and Rwanda have put in place to address deforestation.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This report explores how voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) are being used in trade policy to increase the trade of more sustainable products between developing countries. This can lead to improved well-being and prosperity for farmers and promote trade relationships that protect the envir...
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This policy brief summarizes the findings of our SSI Review: Standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.