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From supporting responsible production and consumption to promoting circularity and sustainable alternatives, trade must be part of the solution to plastic pollution, not part of the problem.

By integrating the circular economy and the bioeconomy, countries can power development, curb waste and use natural resources more sustainably. But how?

From protecting the environment to empowering bottom-up innovation and improving livelihoods, efforts are underway to connect the dots and accelerate progress towards prosperity for all.

Projects are demonstrating early potential for water-intensive sectors to transition to eco-friendly production while sustaining trade-driven growth.

A global shift towards non-plastic materials holds significant potential to deliver economic opportunities for the developing world.

Good management of organic residues, a renewable resource, is often overlooked but constitutes a powerful tool to improve livelihoods and tackle plastic pollution.

From information access and dispute resolution to sustainable consumption, experts unpack how to empower consumers in global tourism.

Digital technologies offer climate solutions but carry environmental costs. A more sustainable digital transition is key to securing a better future for the planet.

By empowering and protecting consumers, countries can build a more sustainable and equitable world for present and future generations.

The tool helps countries know who is benefiting from economic growth, whether it’s environmentally sustainable and other indicators of progress.