Sustainability Standards Setting There has been concern that addressing climate change and pursuing sustainability becomes a conduit for protectionism. Already, proponents for Africa are asking for recognition of the realities of agriculture on the Continent and requesting policy space. Others warn that compromises come at the expense of rainforests, biodiversity, and the planet. Heading off the potential for new trade barriers requires the pursuit of collaborative standards setting. There have been a multitude of informal efforts such as the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification system that can be used as a base. There are a multitude of metrics that can be used to form a comprehensive approach including:
Yield per...
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...
