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Sustainability has become an important area of discussion in the competition and consumer protection law and policy circles. Competition, consumer protection and sustainability are all intersecting. Consumer empowerment and business efforts can significantly contribute to promoting sustainable consumption and production and to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. When empowered consumers value the importance of sustainable products and make well-informed decisio...

Eastern Caribbean island nations Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have committed to a regional Blue BioTrade action plan to sustainably harvest and trade queen conch. The large sea snail is one of the Caribbean’s most iconic and valuable fishery resources, generating significant export revenues for Eastern Caribbean countries.

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)...

Africa is one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. Yet commitments negotiated so far under the landmark African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement barely mention the environment.