International trade can play a vital role in tackling climate change and achieving sustainable development. But it calls on governments to set aside national interests and open up access to environmental goods, services, and technologies for all countries.

This is one of a series of articles written for SDG Action’s Ideas into action publication.

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, 2022.

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