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Examples of potential environmental regulation on international trade

Pacific island countries: impacts of environment concern on exports

Some Pacific island products, such as timber (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu) and squash (Tonga) are facing a decline in exports owing to environment-related restrictions. Australia and New Zealand have already banned hardwoods from Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands because of their perceived exploitation of landowners, poor logging practices and the unsustainable nature of the industry.