EU Unilateral and Bilateral Approaches in Anti-deforestation Efforts: Analysis of Trade Agreements with Chile and the Andean Community - European Foreign Affairs Review View EU Unilateral and Bilateral Approaches in Anti-deforestation Efforts: Analysis of Trade Agreements with Chile and the Andean Community by - European Foreign Affairs Review EU Unilateral and Bilateral Approaches in Anti-deforestation Efforts: Analysis of Trade Agreements with Chile and the Andean Community 30 SI

Traditionally relegated to the periphery of European Union (EU) trade agreements, sustainable development concerns have gained prominence in the last decade, reflecting a paradigm shift in the EU’s external relations. The urgent need for action against climate emergencies and biodiversity loss has underscored the instrumental role trade policies can play in achieving environmental objectives and has shaped the EU’s global leadership in environmental protection. This article highlights the growing significance of forest protection as an integral component of the EU multilateral environmental agenda linked to climate change and biodiversity protection in the context of the EU preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. The study scrutinizes the EU’s unilateral and bilateral trade policies related to antideforestation commitments and sustainable forest management, particularly in the context of trade treaties with Chile and the Andean region, examining how the evolving approach in forest matters may influence EU-Andean relations within the context of their trade agreements. By exploring these dynamics, the article contributes to understanding the intricate intersections between forest concerns, international trade, and sustainable development, offering insights into the evolving landscape of the EU’s efforts.

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