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Environment and Trade
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It is increasingly clear that environmental problems are not confined by national borders. An environmental problem occurring in one site can affect people everywhere. International cooperation has thus become a key factor in protecting human health and safeguarding the environment. As a result, every major EPA program area has an important and indispensable international component.
The environment and international trade and investment are inextricably connected because all economic activity is initially based on the productive capacity of the environment. Within EPA, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) participates in an interagency process to develop policy on trade and investment and the environment. This site describes EPA activities related to international trade and the environment.
Environment and Trade and Investment provides historical background on efforts in the post World War II era to promote and manage global economic development.
U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Making Process provides current information about the agencies and steps involved in developing and implementing trade and investment agreements.
U.S. Trade and Investment Agreements contains information on specific trade and investment agreements that are currently in effect or under development.
Environmental Reviews of Trade and Investment Agreements links to the Executive Order requirement for reviews, the process for conducting them, and draft and completed reviews.
International Trade and Environment Organizations links to many of the numerous organizations, both national and international, that work in cooperation with EPA to address aspects of trade and investment and the environment.
