Problem

Environment policy as restriction on trade

Other Names:
Trade-inhibiting environmental protection strategies
Nature:

Environmental laws in developed countries have a direct or indirect influence on trade in developing countries, mainly because of certain restrictions on food imports.

Incidence:

Several west European countries will no longer import fruit and vegetables showing traces of DDT or other pesticides.

Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 15: Life on LandGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST