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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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Successful trade-in-biodiversity cases shown at CITES meeting
21 Dec 2018
UNCTAD's BioTrade Initiative champions companies whose business model benefits of both the planet's plants and animals and people.
Risk to trade if ports not climate change proofed
7 Dec 2018
About 80% of world trade is carried by sea, but the maritime industry handling these goods is on the frontline of climate woes, unless it adapts - fast.
Q&A: Shipping and the environment
20 Nov 2018
With international shipping carrying more than 80% of world trade by volume, the international community must ensure that maritime transport responds to the challenges of climate change.
Experts say trade in biodiversity offers win-win scenario
16 Nov 2018
The sustainable and innovative commercialization of native plants and animals can reduce poverty and protect resources, experts agreed in Egypt.
Creative industries take centre stage at Bali conference
1 Nov 2018
Global conference follows United Nations meeting on how the creative economy can help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Fair trade movement and UNCTAD join forces
19 Oct 2018
The two organizations have agreed to work hand-in-hand in their efforts to ensure all workers and farmers get a fair share of the benefits of trade.
Economic challenges lie ahead as climate change wreaks havoc
17 Oct 2018
UN bodies spotlight new ways to equip developing countries with the economic means to tackle the catastrophic effects of climate change.
Boom to challenge lithium-rich developing countries
16 Oct 2018
Annual general meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development, hosted by UNCTAD, considers ways to tackle new challenges.
The Global Economy’s Fundamental Weakness
27 Sep 2018
Written byRichard Kozul-Wright, Director of the Division on Globalization and Development Strategies
Growing threats in the global economy
27 Sep 2018
Written byRichard Kozul-Wright, Director of the Division on Globalization and Development Strategies
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