On Tuesday 25th September, the Trade and Development Board will address, under Item 7, the evolution of the international trading system and its trends from a development perspective.
The morning session will address the theme of key issues arising of the international trading system and their impact on inclusive development. Such issues include the multilateral trading system and the stalemate in the Doha Round; regional trade agreements; services, trade and development potential; global supply chains; exchange rates; and trade and employment.
Keynote speakers and discussants include:
Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Mr. Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the WTO
Trade Directors of five UN Regional Commissions
Trade Director of the World Bank
A lunchtime event will be held on BioTrade: Trade working for biodiversity in practice H.E. Miguel Carbo, Ambassador of Ecuador, representatives from the Mission of Mexico and Mr. Claude Fromageot from Yves Rocher, will discuss and illustrate policies and experiences on how trade can enhance biodiversity in practice. Video link: BioTrade Initiative in Ecuador: This project is part of UNCTAD's BioTrade programme, designed to help local communities improve the quality of their wool and to reach niche markets for their sustainable produced Alpaca yarn. |
In the afternoon, there will be an interactive debate on Rio+20: How can trade best support sustainable development: Opportunities and Costs?
Panellists will reflect on the outcomes of the recently concluded Rio+20 Summit and the implication for trade and development. These can include issues at the centre of a more sustainable and green economy that can enhance sustainable development goals; addressing possible introduction of stringent environmental and social standards that could restrict imports of many goods and thus act as non-tariff measures; and dealing with potential anti-competitive measures.
Keynote speakers and discussants include:
H.E. Ambassador Roberto Azevedo, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO and UNCTAD
Mr. Aaron Cosbey, Senior Advisor for IISD
Mr. Claude Fromageot, Director of Sustainable Development for Yves Rocher Group and Director of the Yves Rocher Foundation
