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China is key to sustainability of textile sector

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CHINA

Chinese government and corporate action towards sustainability in this industry are drawing growing scrutiny not only because China is the world’s largest exporter of textiles and…

The EU’s international trade priorities are shifting

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EU

From the strategy, it appears the EU no longer sees free trade deals as an end in themselves but as another instrument -- alongside tools such as Carbon Border Adjustment Measures…

EU global regulatory influence faces rising challenges

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EU

However, the economic and geopolitical environment which facilitated its global regulatory success is changing.

EU may struggle to enforce social standards via trade

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EU

In 2020 the European Commission appointed a Chief Trade Enforcement Officer for the first time, signalling that Brussels is intent on enhancing its capacity to enforce standards…

US backsliding will drag on global climate progress

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US/INT

The Paris Agreement and US withdrawal.

Details will slow Paris Agreement's implementation

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INTERNATIONAL

The climate pact sets forward an ambitious vision of global climate governance, with significant implications for policymakers and investors, but the Paris Agreement will now move…

Odds are against South Korea hitting 2050 carbon goal

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SOUTH KOREA

He also committed KRW8tn (USD7bn) -- 1.4% of the total planned spend -- to a ‘Green New Deal’ announced in May.

Israel may miss climate targets, despite rising risk

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ISRAEL

Public environmental awareness is relatively poor, though a February oil spill affecting beaches was a wake-up call. Green issues are also not a national political priority. Ahead…

Reforms will raise doubts over Chile's mining outlook

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CHILE

However, mining companies are warning that bills before Congress and possible changes under a new constitution to be drawn up by a recently elected constitutional convention could…

International ocean management debates will swell

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INTERNATIONAL

Management of the oceans and biodiversity.