Amidst climate crises, rising inequalities, and the moral obligation for ethical business, the global trading system is at a crossroads. This book outlines a bold and urgent agenda for reshaping international trade as a force for common prosperity, care of the planet, and human rights.
Weaving robust research with international case studies, the author analyzes the values, policies, and innovations that will transform trade from a profit-making driver into a tool for sustainable development. From fair sourcing and sustainable supply chains to technological change and inclusive finance, the book explores the tools and strategies governments, businesses, and communities can use to align commerce with people’s and the planet’s interests.
Structured into four sections—Foundations, Strategies, Barriers, and the Future—the book spans the evolving regulation, the role of technology, sector-specific application in agriculture and manufacturing, and social dimensions of trade. Innovative case studies bring out how pioneers are already embracing sustainability in trade, offering inspiration and guidance to others.
So much more than a thoughtful book, it is a call to action to policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and consumers. With passion and vision, the book says that a more just, sustainable world economy is not only possible but also necessary—and achievable.
