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Within the 5 years of the project, we hope to use the findings to engage with trade actors in the policy and governance spheres, so that high-level decision-making will be supported by empirical evidence from localized research.

The TRADE Hub project is being carried out at a critical juncture for global trade systems. While trade has continued to expand in the past years, several developments have called into question the sustainability of continuous trade development.

In the past year(s), regulators have increasingly pushed for stricter environmental due diligence requirements for importers – relevant legislation has been developed or is being discussed in a variety of EU countries, such as France, UK, Germany, and at the level of the EU itself.

TRADE Hub’s research aligns with current discussions arising within the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework - especially with regards to the draft Target 14 on the need for more sustainable supply chains. Our work on national policy, MEAs and trade agreements also contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on target 17.10, 17.11 and 17.12 within the broader Goal 17 “Partnerships for the goals”.