Our work on trade and climate change aims to enhance the understanding of the inter-linkages between trade and climate change policies, as well as the impact of trade-related climate policies on developing countries. It also supports developing countries in using trade to advance their national climate plans, including Nationally Determined Contributions, and in developing sustainable products and value chains.

UNCTAD activities on trade and climate respond to the mandates outlined in paragraphs 127 (ll) and (mm) of the Bridgetown Covenant:

• (ll) Support developing countries in identifying relevant trade and investment policies to contribute to the attainment of the climate and environmental goals of the 2030 Agenda with due cooperation with relevant international organizations.
• (mm) Promote, from a trade and development perspective, extensive use of renewable and low-emission energy sources and technologies that generate a more diverse and sustainable energy mix and facilitate cooperation on technology and identification of finance in this field, in collaboration with other agencies, where appropriate.