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Beyond the transaction: commodity trade and sustainable development
This factsheet maps the sustainability links of commodity trade, identifies knowledge gaps, and outlines options for commodity hubs, including Switzerland, to reduce economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.
Beyond the transaction: commodity trade and sustainable development
The global trade of primary commodities is central to the global economy and connects producers and consumers across continents. These new factsheet and report review the scientific evidence on the links between commodity trade and sustainable development.
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This report takes stock of the current evidence on commodity trade and global sustainable development across the academic disciplines of law, economics, environmental, political and social sciences.
Navigating the New Commodity Trading Age between economic security and sustainable development
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading commodity trading hubs. The sector is an important pillar of the Swiss economy and decisions taken in Swiss-based trading, finance and governance shape outcomes along global supply chains. The GRP-Alliance conference brings together diverse expertise and fosters dialogue between academia and actors from business, public administration and civil society to explore science-driven insights and solutions.
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