Abstract
Problem statement: This study investigated the issues of trade and environment on sustainable development. It has reviewed the existing literatures on trade and environment and conceptualized the economic, environmental and social effects of sustainable development. The review has six parts. Approach: Firstly, we discussed the market access, barriers to trade and impediments. Secondly, we state the trade liberalization, timber trade and environment. Results: Thirdly, we analyzed the agreements on tropical timber. Fourthly, we explained illegal logging, deforestation and pollution on trade and environment. Fifthly, we study sustainable forest management. Conclusion: Finally, we related the sustainable development on tropical timber trade. The purpose of this study was to highlight and clarify the impacts of trade and environment on sustainable development.
Highlights
Trade and environment are an important role for sustainable development
Siwar et al (2008) state a framework for analyzing the links between poverty, environment and sustainable development of developing countries. They analyze that the issues of economic growth, poverty and sustainable development are well known in the development debate during the past couple of decades
The maintenance of the sustainability of environmental functions constitutes a community interest, so that it demands responsibility, openness and a role for members of the community, which can be channeled by people individually, environmental organizations, such as non-government organizations, traditional community groups and others, for maintaining and increasing environmental supportive and carrying capacity which becomes a mainstay of sustainable development
Summary
Trade and environment are an important role for sustainable development. They affect directly and indirectly on sustainable development. Siwar et al (2008) state a framework for analyzing the links between poverty, environment and sustainable development of developing countries. They analyze that the issues of economic growth, poverty and sustainable development are well known in the development debate during the past couple of decades. Development which incorporates the environment, including natural resources, is a medium for attaining sustainable development which is a guarantee of prosperity and quality of life of present and future generations (Jafar et al, 2008; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, 1998)
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