BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6adb3c91eecd4 DTSTART:20260422T130000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260422T153000Z LOCATION:Tunis\, Tunisia SUMMARY:Data-driven insights for sustainable development at the intersectio n of global environmental challenges and trade research CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Background and Rationale Global environmental challenges\, inc luding climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and pollution\, are increasing ly intertwined with international trade dynamics. Understanding these comp lex interlinkages requires robust data\, innovative analytical approaches\ , and stronger collaboration between academic and policy communities. At the same time\, ongoing global economic transformations and geopolitical t ensions—particularly those related to natural resources\, strategic sect ors\, and global value chains—are reshaping trade patterns and developme nt trajectories. These dynamics are especially relevant for developing cou ntries\, including African economies\, where data availability and analyti cal tools play a crucial role in supporting evidence-based policymaking.  In this context\, data-driven research is essential to better understand t he environmental and socio-economic dimensions of trade\, and to inform su stainable development strategies. Objectives This seminar aims to: Show case how data and analytical tools can support research at the intersectio n of trade and sustainabilityPresent key datasets\, methodologies\, and em erging analytical approaches relevant for academic researchProvide practic al insights into how these tools can be applied to country-level analysis\ , including in Tunisia and other developing economiesFoster dialogue betwe en researchers\, doctoral students\, and practitionersEncourage the use of innovative tools in economic researchScope and Content The seminar will highlight practical applications of data and analytical tools used in trad e and sustainability research. It will cover a range of topics\, including : Composite indices related to inclusive growth\, productive capacities\, and sustainability Trade and environment linkages\, including emerging a reas such as critical minerals and resource-based value chainsSelected sec toral datasets (e.g. ocean economy\, biodiversity-related trade)Methodolog ical approaches\, including nowcasting and alternative metrics beyond GDP  The use of digital and AI-based tools to enhance data analysis and resea rch efficiency Particular attention will be given to applications relevan t to developing countries\, including African economies\, and to datasets that can support country-level analysis. The seminar also contributes to ongoing academic discussions on global economic challenges and geopolitica l dynamics\, particularly in relation to natural resources\, sustainabilit y\, and international trade.SpeakersNabil Alimi\, Professor\, University E l ManarMs. Nour Barnat\, Chief of Trade Statistics\, Statistics\, Data and Digital Service\, UNCTADMr. Daniel Hopp\, Data Scientist\, Statistics\, D ata and Digital Service\, UNCTAD Ms. Petra Kynclova\, Statistician\, Stat istics\, Data and Digital Service\, UNCTAD Mr. Ludovic Arnaud\, Associate Economic Affairs Officer\, Trade\, Environment\, Climate Change and Susta inable Development Branch\, UNCTAD <\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Background and Rationale&\;nbsp\;<\;/strong>\;<\;br>\;Global environmental challenges\, including climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and pollution \, are increasingly intertwined with international trade dynamics. Underst anding these complex interlinkages requires robust data\, innovative analy tical approaches\, and stronger collaboration between academic and policy communities.&\;nbsp\;<\;br>\;At the same time\, ongoing global econ omic transformations and geopolitical tensions—particularly those relate d to natural resources\, strategic sectors\, and global value chains—are reshaping trade patterns and development trajectories. These dynamics are especially relevant for developing countries\, including African economie s\, where data availability and analytical tools play a crucial role in su pporting evidence-based policymaking.&\;nbsp\;<\;br>\;In this conte xt\, data-driven research is essential to better understand the environmen tal and socio-economic dimensions of trade\, and to inform sustainable dev elopment strategies.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Obj ectives&\;nbsp\;<\;/strong>\;<\;br>\;This seminar aims to:&\ ;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e46aece60a 66901e7ce7ff48dadd251ef\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/data-driven-insights-sustainable-development-intersection-global-e nvironmental-challenges DTSTAMP:20261023T105305Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR