Trade in Environmentally Sound Technologies Opportunities for East African Countries - Policy Brief

Trade in environmentally sound technologies offers triple win opportunities for the environment, economy and people in developing countries. Expanding the use of environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) can serve as a driver for development, resilience and the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals, These include, among others, goal 7 on affordable and clean energy, goal 8 on sustainable economic growth, goal 12 on sustainable consumption and production, and goal 13 on climate action.