The plan works with countries to leverage trade policy, finance, standards and technology to accelerate the implementation of national climate plans, or NDCs, and enable resilient economic transformation.

It supports countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, covering a diverse range of economies from small island developing states (SIDS) to major exporters.

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) works with national stakeholders to tailor approaches to country-specific priorities, capacities and development pathways, ensuring that trade contributes effectively to climate action and sustainable growth.

The plan aims to make climate-compatible trade a cornerstone of decarbonization, focusing on four priority areas:

• Capacity building: Scaling up national training on trade and climate
• Technology access: Identifying priority technologies for NDC implementation and facilitating affordable access to them
• Standards and finance: Developing interoperable product carbon footprint methodologies and expanding sustainable trade finance alignment
• International cooperation: Advancing global cooperation on climate–trade principles and standards

Through the integrated approach, trade and climate act as mutually reinforcing drivers of progress towards the Paris Agreement and the outcomes of the Global Stocktake.

The plan is open to UN member states, UN agencies, research institutions, private sector stakeholders and civil society organizations.

Interested entities are invited to join by committing to:

• Support the objectives of the plan
• Contribute to its implementation
• Mobilize expertise, partnerships and resources