Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
At first glance, global trade would seem incompatible with environmental protection. Yet, the inverse can also be true – the changing condition of the biosphere modifies trade patterns. Harmonised liberal, sustainably viable trade agreements have the opportunity to harness the benefits of trade while reducing environmental costs. By doing more with what we have and improving access to new technology, integration can diminish the use of inputs such as energy, water, and other environmentally harmful substances.
Similarly, trade and investment liberalisation can provide incentives to adopt more stringent environmental standards as sectors become ever more exposed to environmental impositions, as well as finding it the most profitable thing to do. Consequently, this trade agreement can stimulate the use of better, cleaner production processes, better, more functional decision-making, and technologies.
Speakers include:
- Kai Weiss, Board member of the Hayek Institute and Research and Outreach Coordinator at the Austrian Economics Center
- Valeria Piñeiro, acting head of the Latin American region and Senior Research Coordinator in the Markets, Trade and Institutions Division at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Moderated by Dr Maria Garcia, Acting Head of the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies. University of Bath.
Learn more: bit.y/3RVNRKg
At first glance, global trade would seem incompatible with environmental protection. Yet, the inverse can also be true – the changing condition of the biosphere modifies trade patterns. Harmonised liberal, sustainably viable trade agreements have the opportunity to harness the benefits of trade while reducing environmental costs. By doing more with what we have and improving access to new technology, integration can diminish the use of inputs such as energy, water, and other environmentally harmful substances.
Similarly, trade and investment liberalisation can provide incentives to adopt more stringent environmental standards as sectors become ever more exposed to environmental impositions, as well as finding it the most profitable thing to do. Consequently, this trade agreement can stimulate the use of better, cleaner production processes, better, more functional decision-making, and technologies.
Speakers include:
- Kai Weiss, Board member of the Hayek Institute and Research and Outreach Coordinator at the Austrian Economics Center
- Valeria Piñeiro, acting head of the Latin American region and Senior Research Coordinator in the Markets, Trade and Institutions Division at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Moderated by Dr Maria Garcia, Acting Head of the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies. University of Bath.
Learn more: bit.y/3RVNRKg
