The regulation of emissions from the international transport sector - air and marine - could have crucial implications in terms of trade and development prospects. Defining regulatory approaches that effectively control emissions from international transportation without undermining the export potential of developing countries requires careful thinking and active participation by countries in the negotiations in the UNFCCC, the International Civil Aviation organisation and the International Maritime Organisation.
The Global Platform on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainable Energy promotes open dialogue and knowledge exchange about regulation of emissions from the international transport sector, transport related carbon standards and labelling initiatives, and their impact on global trade - particularly on the implications for developing countries.