Trade, Business & Sustainability: Pathways to Inclusive & Resilient Growth
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), in collaboration with the Asian Law Schools Association (ALSA), organized an international conference on the theme “Trade, Business & Sustainability: Pathways to Inclusive & Resilient Growth.” Held to mark World Nature Conservation Day, the event brought together scholars, professionals, policymakers, and students from across the globe to explore the evolving relationship between trade, business, and sustainable development. Discussions addressed topics such as eco-labelling, Carbon Border Tax Adjustments (CBTAs), ESG integration, green financing, digital innovations for sustainable trade, and inclusive economic growth. With over 100 abstract submissions and more than 40 research presentations, the conference culminated in a roadmap aimed at aligning trade and business practices with global sustainability and resilience goals.
Sub-themes included:
- Eco-Labeling and Market Access
- Carbon Border Tax Adjustments (CBTAs) & Low-income Countries
- Integration of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Metrics
- Greening Trade: GVCs and Emissions
- Trade and Inclusiveness: Green Financing & Climate Investments
- Digital Solutions for Sustainability
- Consumer Behavior and Sustainable Demand
- Decarbonizing Global Transportation
- Post-pandemic Economic Reconstruction and Sustainability
- Economic Inclusiveness and the Environment