The article argues that rising unilateralism, trade tensions, and weakening multilateral cooperation are undermining progress toward global sustainability goals. The authors highlight how trade fragmentation, tariffs, and geopolitical competition can reduce economic efficiency, hinder climate cooperation, and limit the capacity of countries—particularly developing economies—to address climate change and sustainable development challenges. They emphasize the importance of renewed international collaboration to align trade and environmental objectives and support a coordinated global sustainability agenda.
