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Your Gateway to Environmental Trade Insight

What is EGS Trade Hub?

EGSTradeHub.org is an online repository which provides a centralised, easy-to-navigate resource for information related to international trade in environmental goods and services (EGS). A one-stop-shop, bringing together academic research, policy documents, and statistical data to support informed dialogue, rigorous academic work, and evidence-based policymaking in this increasingly important area of global trade and environmental governance.

EGS Trade Hub aims to serve a diverse community, including policymakers, academic researchers, business leaders, civil society groups, and non-governmental organisations, by enabling fast and efficient access to a wide body of literature on EGS. It helps users navigate the complex, fragmented landscape of environmental trade policy by centralising knowledge and facilitating better-informed debate and decision-making.

What is EGS Trade Hub?

International trade in environmental goods and services (EGS) is critical to advancing global sustainability, yet the information landscape surrounding it is fragmented and often difficult to navigate. EGS Trade Hub fills this gap by providing a central, user-friendly platform that brings together high-quality resources to support informed decision-making and inclusive debate.

By enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and usability of key EGS trade literature, EGS Trade Hub empowers policymakers, researchers, businesses, and civil society to design and advocate for trade policies that are both economically sound and environmentally responsible.

EGS Trade Hub enables users to:

  • Comprehensive and Curated Resources

    Access a broad range of curated resources including peer-reviewed research, working papers, policy documents, and statistical datasets, all specifically focused on EGS trade.

  • User-Friendly Navigation and Search Tools

    Navigate information easily through clear topic categorisation, stakeholder relevance tags, and advanced search features designed for both expert and general audiences.

  • Trusted, Evidence-Based Content

    Support evidence-based policy and research by offering reliable content vetted by academic and policy experts, providing a foundation for comparative analysis and cross-sector dialogue.

  • Open Access for Global Impact

    Democratise access to knowledge through a fully open and free-to-use platform aligned with global sustainability and development goals.

Meet the Team

Who created EGS Trade Hub?

The project is funded by the UKRI Policy Support Fund through Queen Mary University of London, enabling the creation of this open-access public good for academics, policymakers, businesses, and other stakeholders involved in shaping the future of sustainable trade.

Meet the Team

  • What is the scope of EGS?

    EGS Trade Hub focuses on curating resources related to the international trade in environmental goods and services, including but not limited to:

    • Academic studies on trade policy and EGS
    • WTO and regional trade agreements with EGS components
    • National and international policy frameworks
    • Statistical databases relevant to trade in environmental goods
    • Civil society reports and business-sector contributions

  • Where does EGS get its Information?

    EGS Trade Hub compiles materials from a range of authoritative sources, including:

    • Academic databases and journal archives
    • Government and international organisation websites
    • Open-access data portals
    • Submissions from researchers and stakeholders in the EGS field

*Content is reviewed and organised by a team of academic experts, ensuring that users can rely on both the relevance and quality of the resources presented.

How do I use EGS Trade Hub?

EGS Trade Hub is designed with usability in mind, enabling a wide range of users. from first-time visitors to experienced researchers, to quickly find relevant, high-quality information.

Here’s how to get started:

  • Search and Filter

    Use the search bar or advanced filters to explore resources by e.g. topic, region, document type, or stakeholder focus.

  • Browse by Theme

    Explore curated collections of resources grouped under key themes e.g. climate-related trade policy, green technology exports, or environmental services liberalisation.

  • Access Full Texts or Links to Documents

    Where possible, full documents are available for direct download or linked to open-access repositories. Citation details are provided for all sources.

  • Use for Research or Policy

    Whether you’re preparing a policy recommendation, writing a paper, or exploring market trends, EGS Trade Hub provides reliable, targeted content to support evidence-based analysis and decision-making.

  • Stay Updated

    Sign up for updates via our Linked In Page to be notified about new resource uploads, thematic digests, and upcoming events or publications.

How can I contribute to EGS Trade Hub?

EGS Trade Hub is a collaborative and evolving resource. Contributions from researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and organisations are essential to keeping the hub current, comprehensive, and globally relevant.

Help us grow the community by sharing EGS Trade Hub with your networks. The more people use and contribute, the more valuable the hub becomes.

To contribute or learn more, please contact the team using the dedicated contact page.

Here’s how you can get involved

  • Submit a Resource

    Share academic papers, policy reports, datasets, or other materials related to environmental goods and services trade. Submissions are reviewed for quality and relevance before being added to the database.

  • Suggest Edits or Updates

    Spot a broken link, outdated info, or missing citation? Use the feedback form to let us know. We welcome corrections and suggestions.

  • Contribute Thematic Overviews

    Experts can propose or draft summary guides on specific EGS topics (e.g. trade and circular economy, or environmental services in free trade agreements) to help contextualise available resources.

  • Spread the Word

    Help us grow the community by sharing EGS Trade Hub with your networks. The more people use and contribute, the more valuable the hub becomes.

Disclaimer

EGSTradeHub.org provides access to a growing repository of research papers, policy documents, datasets, and other materials related to international trade in environmental goods and services (EGS). The goal is to support evidence-based policy, academic research, and stakeholder engagement in this fast-evolving area.

While the site strives to maintain accurate, relevant and up-to-date information, some of the material included is sourced from publicly available databases, institutional repositories, or third-party contributors. In some cases, content may have been reformatted or lightly edited to enhance consistency and readability, but no responsibility is taken for the completeness, accuracy or legal status of the documents provided.

This platform is a free, public resource developed as part of an ongoing collaboration between academic and policy institutions. It is designed to make EGS-related knowledge more accessible, searchable, and usable across disciplines. Users are encouraged to engage with the material critically and consult original sources where appropriate.

Unless otherwise indicated, EGSTradeHub.org does not claim authorship or copyright over third-party content, and all rights remain with the original publishers or authors.
We welcome feedback, suggestions, and corrections. If you notice errors, outdated material, or have relevant resources to contribute, please contact us at egstradehub@manchester.ac.uk