D6.1. Policy brief on trade-related MEAs enforcement in selected countries

The analysis of trade rules (WP2) and the results of models (WP3) and case studies will provide information on the potential impact of agri-food trade patterns on MEAs enforcement in several areas such as forestry, biodiversity, water use and climate. As an example, increased trade could lead to potential increase in fertilisers and pesticides use. This could contribute to water scarcity and water pollution affecting soil and the aquatic ecosystems, influencing the enforcement of MEAs such as ITTA, IPPC, CBD, unless countries enforce their own regulatory framework strengthening environmental protection. This deliverable will systematize results from WP1 to 4 in this area and provide policy recommendations to mitigate risks and optimise benefits of trade and trade-related policies, in particular through increased policy coherence in the area of national policies in selected partner countries.