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Abstract

Trade policies can have an impact on the climate change mitigation efforts of countries, just as policies for addressing climate change can influence trade among countries.

This study explores the use of local content requirements in the green economy, with a specific focus on South Africa.

This document is a preliminary draft and not to be circulated beyond UNCTAD and the Government of Ethiopia until it is finalized.

The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations.

Le présent document est une version non éditée destinée.

Les vues exprimées dans cette publication sont celles de ses auteurs et ne reflètent pas nécessairement celles des Nations Unies.

UNCTAD's first report on the state of biofuel technologies in 2007 highlighted a sector with great potential, but at the time that was a long way off from markets.