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Biodiversity and trade

  • Topic / Tool | Last updated: 07 Dec 2021
Biodiversity Knowledge Centre

Brief me

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Have you ever wondered:

  • What are the impacts of trade on biodiversity?

  • What is the EU doing about it?

  • What are the main publications and resources on the topic?

Find it out by navigating our sections under "Explore further" below!

 

Explore further

Brief me on biodiversity and trade

Last updated: 09/12/2021 Trade can have multiple benefits, such as offering a better variety and more affordable goods to consumers, enhancing production efficiency, and…

EU action on biodiversity and trade

Publications on biodiversity and trade

This section contains: key reports published or sponsored by the European Commission (EC) on the impact of international trade on biodiversity, the role of trade policy and related topics other publications…

Resources on biodiversity and trade

Last updated: 09/12/2021 EU Business @ Biodiversity Platform The EU Business @ Biodiversity Platform provides a unique forum for dialogue and policy interface to discuss…

News and events on biodiversity and trade

Latest knowledge

NEWS | 08 Jun 2026
EU exports of shark fins dropped in 2025
In 2025, the EU exported 2.7 thousand tonnes of shark fins to countries outside the EU, worth €44.8 million. Compared with 2024, the export volume decreased by 15.2%...
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