Carbon Footprint and International Trade of Latin America and the Caribbean

11 Dec 2014 | Infographic
Infographic on carbon footprint and trade

Teaser

Latin America and the Caribbean is already suffering the effects of global warming. To make a product, export it, consume it and manage (or not) its waste generates greenhouse gases (GHG) that are measured by the so-called “carbon footprint.” Reducing this footprint can be an opportunity to make the region’s exports more competitive, especially food exports.

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  • Latin America and the Caribbean

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