With growing preference for greener investments, how should sustainability goals be balanced with ensuring all sectors can continue to access financial markets?
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Development and climate change issues are key to ensuring a prosperous, equitable and sustainable future trading environment, particularly in the context of economic recovery. Further evidence should evaluate the impact of policy interventions on developing countries, and to consider the trade-off between global prosperity and green recovery agendas.
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