1、2022WORLD TRADE REPORT Climate change and international tradeWhat is the World Trade Report?The World Trade Report is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade,trade policy issues and the multilateral trading system.What is the 2022 Report about?The 2022 World Tra

2、de Report explores the complex interlinkages between climate change and international trade,revealing how international trade and trade rules can contribute to addressing climate change.Find out moreWebsite:www.wto.orgGeneral enquiries:enquirieswto.orgTel:+41(0)22 739 51 11Cover image:Kamarjani,Bang

3、ladeshTechnicians travel with their equipment by rickshaw to install a solar power system at a rural house built on Kharzanir Chor,an island on the Jamuna River.These islands come and go over a period of around 10 to 20 years and thus connecting them to the national grid is impractical.However,a pro

4、gramme of rural electrification is being rolled out using solar panels and batteries installed at individual homes.Laurent Weyl/Argos/Panos Pictures.ContentsAcknowledgements and disclaimer 2Abbreviations 4Foreword by the WTO Director-General 6Key messages 8Executive summary 9 A.Introduction 16 1.The

5、 next great transformation 18 2.Harnessing the transformative power of trade 20 3.Overview of the report 23 B.The role of trade in adapting to climate change 26 1.Introduction 28 2.Why does climate change adaptation matter?28 3.International trade and trade policy can support climate change adaptati

6、on strategies 34 4.International cooperation is essential to assist countries in adapting to climate change 39 5.Conclusion 47 C.The trade implications of a low-carbon economy 50 1.Introduction 52 2.Achieving a low-carbon economy is an imperative but faces challenges 52 3.A low-carbon economy would