UNCTAD at the General Assembly 2022 UNCTAD joins governments and organizations gathered in New York to tackle interlocking and complex global crises and to support developing countries. World needs maritime trade to brave rough seas of crises, UNCTAD chief says Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls on the shipping industry to help get food and fertilizers from the Black Sea to global markets. Investment treaty regime needs reforms to support climate action Two UNCTAD reports look at how to ensure investor-state disputes don’t hinder countries’ efforts to tackle climate change. Previous Next News New UNCTAD tool tracks global trade in biodiversity productsThe database will enable policymakers and other stakeholders to accelerate progress towards combating biodiversity loss, which has put 1 million species at risk of extinction. 23 Sep 2022 ‘SDG Moment’: World leaders push for urgent action to rescue global goalsAt the General Assembly, UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan joined UN leaders, heads of state and global activists in a call to tackle multiple crises and get back on track to building a better future. 19 Sep 2022 Palestinian economy reels under COVID-19 impact, enduring poverty and unemploymentUNCTAD urges the international community to extend sufficient and predictable financial support to the Palestinian people to alleviate suffering and prevent a deep socioeconomic crisis from worsening. 14 Sep 2022 The Weekly Tradecast This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at recessions past and possibly present with Anastasia Nesvetailova, head of UNCTAD's macroeconomic and development policies branch. View all podcasts Featured publications The cost of doing too little too late: How cryptocurrencies can undermine domestic resource mobilization in developing countries Global impact of war in Ukraine: Energy crisis Economic Development in Africa Report 2022 Pulse of the global cost-of-living crisis More Our impact How digital connectivity facilitates inclusive global trade New report shows how UNCTAD’s customs automation programme, ASYCUDA, helps developing nations increase customs revenues while reducing the time and cost of trade. Supporting post-COVID-19 recovery among African cross-border traders UNCTAD equips 300 women small-scale traders in five countries with greater knowledge of trade rules, customs procedures and entrepreneurship skills. Featured events Ad hoc expert meeting on competition, consumer protection and sustainability 28 Sep 2022 Multi-year expert meeting on commodities and development, thirteenth session 10 - 12 Oct 2022 Videos Key statistics
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