BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8c80aa2b193 DTSTART:20241126T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20241126T170000Z LOCATION:\, The Gambia SUMMARY:National consultations: The Gambia explores the integration of trad e-related measures into the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Gambia’s Ministry of Trade\, Industry\, Regional Integrat ion\, and Employment (MOTIE) hosted technical consultations 26–28 Novemb er 2024 to explore the integration of trade-related measures into the coun try’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies. Th e event\, organized in collaboration with UNCTAD\, brought together key go vernment stakeholders and private sector representatives to address the in tersection of trade and climate action.The consultations aimed to leverage trade as a strategic tool to support The Gambia’s climate goals and low carbon economic diversification objective. Discussions focused on identif ying climate-strategic trade sectors and actionable trade-related measures for inclusion in the country’s climate and sectoral strategies.Highligh ts from the ConsultationsUNCTAD Methodology and Capacity Building: Partici pants underscored the relevance of UNCTAD’s methodology for integrating trade into NDCs and emphasized the importance of capacity-building initiat ives to enable stakeholders to implement this approach effectively.Inter-M inisterial Coordination: The need for continuous coordination and dialogue between trade and environment ministries was highlighted as crucial for e nsuring policy coherence and maximizing the impact of trade-related climat e measures.Climate-Strategic Trade Sectors: Stakeholders identified agro-p rocessing\, sustainable tourism\, and low-carbon transportation among a se t of priority trade sectors with significant potential to support The Gamb ia’s climate and development goals.Proposed Trade Measures: A set of tra de-related measures was formulated\, focusing on these key sectors\, for c onsideration in future NDC updates and sectoral strategy development. One proposed set of measures combines the decarbonisation of the fish processi ng value chain through renewable energy deployment and improved waste mana gement practices with the use of fish waste to produce fertilizer. These a ctions would simultaneously lower the carbon footprint associated with a k ey export sector and an important imported input\, while supporting local value addition.The conclusions and recommendations from the consultations were jointly endorsed by the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Environ ment for consideration during the NDC 3.0 formulation process. <\;p>\ ;The Gambia’s Ministry of Trade\, Industry\, Regional Integration\, and Employment (MOTIE) hosted technical consultations 26–28 November 2024 to explore the integration of trade-related measures into the country’s Na tionally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies. The event\, organized in collaboration with UNCTAD\, brought together key government s takeholders and private sector representatives to address the intersection of trade and climate action.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The consultations aime d to leverage trade as a strategic tool to support The Gambia’s climate goals and low carbon economic diversification objective. Discussions focus ed on identifying climate-strategic trade sectors and actionable trade-rel ated measures for inclusion in the country’s climate and sectoral strate gies.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Highlights from the Consultations<\;/p>\;& lt\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e85e5cb1423db966b72fb00d36ce0b 884\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/national-con sultations-gambia-explores-integration-trade-related-measures-countrys DTSTAMP:20260824T173434Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8c80aa2b1d5 DTSTART:20241127T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20241127T170000Z LOCATION:\, The Gambia SUMMARY:National consultations: The Gambia explores the integration of trad e-related measures into the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Gambia’s Ministry of Trade\, Industry\, Regional Integrat ion\, and Employment (MOTIE) hosted technical consultations 26–28 Novemb er 2024 to explore the integration of trade-related measures into the coun try’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies. Th e event\, organized in collaboration with UNCTAD\, brought together key go vernment stakeholders and private sector representatives to address the in tersection of trade and climate action.The consultations aimed to leverage trade as a strategic tool to support The Gambia’s climate goals and low carbon economic diversification objective. Discussions focused on identif ying climate-strategic trade sectors and actionable trade-related measures for inclusion in the country’s climate and sectoral strategies.Highligh ts from the ConsultationsUNCTAD Methodology and Capacity Building: Partici pants underscored the relevance of UNCTAD’s methodology for integrating trade into NDCs and emphasized the importance of capacity-building initiat ives to enable stakeholders to implement this approach effectively.Inter-M inisterial Coordination: The need for continuous coordination and dialogue between trade and environment ministries was highlighted as crucial for e nsuring policy coherence and maximizing the impact of trade-related climat e measures.Climate-Strategic Trade Sectors: Stakeholders identified agro-p rocessing\, sustainable tourism\, and low-carbon transportation among a se t of priority trade sectors with significant potential to support The Gamb ia’s climate and development goals.Proposed Trade Measures: A set of tra de-related measures was formulated\, focusing on these key sectors\, for c onsideration in future NDC updates and sectoral strategy development. One proposed set of measures combines the decarbonisation of the fish processi ng value chain through renewable energy deployment and improved waste mana gement practices with the use of fish waste to produce fertilizer. These a ctions would simultaneously lower the carbon footprint associated with a k ey export sector and an important imported input\, while supporting local value addition.The conclusions and recommendations from the consultations were jointly endorsed by the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Environ ment for consideration during the NDC 3.0 formulation process. <\;p>\ ;The Gambia’s Ministry of Trade\, Industry\, Regional Integration\, and Employment (MOTIE) hosted technical consultations 26–28 November 2024 to explore the integration of trade-related measures into the country’s Na tionally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies. The event\, organized in collaboration with UNCTAD\, brought together key government s takeholders and private sector representatives to address the intersection of trade and climate action.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The consultations aime d to leverage trade as a strategic tool to support The Gambia’s climate goals and low carbon economic diversification objective. Discussions focus ed on identifying climate-strategic trade sectors and actionable trade-rel ated measures for inclusion in the country’s climate and sectoral strate gies.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Highlights from the Consultations<\;/p>\;& lt\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e85e5cb1423db966b72fb00d36ce0b 884\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/national-con sultations-gambia-explores-integration-trade-related-measures-countrys DTSTAMP:20260824T173434Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8c80aa2b1df DTSTART:20241128T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20241128T170000Z LOCATION:\, The Gambia SUMMARY:National consultations: The Gambia explores the integration of trad e-related measures into the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Gambia’s Ministry of Trade\, Industry\, Regional Integrat ion\, and Employment (MOTIE) hosted technical consultations 26–28 Novemb er 2024 to explore the integration of trade-related measures into the coun try’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies. Th e event\, organized in collaboration with UNCTAD\, brought together key go vernment stakeholders and private sector representatives to address the in tersection of trade and climate action.The consultations aimed to leverage trade as a strategic tool to support The Gambia’s climate goals and low carbon economic diversification objective. Discussions focused on identif ying climate-strategic trade sectors and actionable trade-related measures for inclusion in the country’s climate and sectoral strategies.Highligh ts from the ConsultationsUNCTAD Methodology and Capacity Building: Partici pants underscored the relevance of UNCTAD’s methodology for integrating trade into NDCs and emphasized the importance of capacity-building initiat ives to enable stakeholders to implement this approach effectively.Inter-M inisterial Coordination: The need for continuous coordination and dialogue between trade and environment ministries was highlighted as crucial for e nsuring policy coherence and maximizing the impact of trade-related climat e measures.Climate-Strategic Trade Sectors: Stakeholders identified agro-p rocessing\, sustainable tourism\, and low-carbon transportation among a se t of priority trade sectors with significant potential to support The Gamb ia’s climate and development goals.Proposed Trade Measures: A set of tra de-related measures was formulated\, focusing on these key sectors\, for c onsideration in future NDC updates and sectoral strategy development. One proposed set of measures combines the decarbonisation of the fish processi ng value chain through renewable energy deployment and improved waste mana gement practices with the use of fish waste to produce fertilizer. These a ctions would simultaneously lower the carbon footprint associated with a k ey export sector and an important imported input\, while supporting local value addition.The conclusions and recommendations from the consultations were jointly endorsed by the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Environ ment for consideration during the NDC 3.0 formulation process. <\;p>\ ;The Gambia’s Ministry of Trade\, Industry\, Regional Integration\, and Employment (MOTIE) hosted technical consultations 26–28 November 2024 to explore the integration of trade-related measures into the country’s Na tionally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies. The event\, organized in collaboration with UNCTAD\, brought together key government s takeholders and private sector representatives to address the intersection of trade and climate action.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The consultations aime d to leverage trade as a strategic tool to support The Gambia’s climate goals and low carbon economic diversification objective. Discussions focus ed on identifying climate-strategic trade sectors and actionable trade-rel ated measures for inclusion in the country’s climate and sectoral strate gies.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Highlights from the Consultations<\;/p>\;& lt\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e85e5cb1423db966b72fb00d36ce0b 884\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/national-con sultations-gambia-explores-integration-trade-related-measures-countrys DTSTAMP:20260824T173434Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR