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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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5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity
3 Oct 2019
Biodiversity is our world. It's all around us. It's the air we breathe and the food we eat. A rich biodiversity helps the fight against the climate crisis.
Small producers need help to enter lucrative "green" markets
24 Jul 2019
More aid for trade support could help small farmers and businesses in developing countries to comply with the sustainability standards required to access growing "green" markets.
Fairer trade can strike a blow against rising inequality
19 Jul 2019
Global trade has catalysed economic growth both in developing and developed countries, but its benefits have not been shared equally. This could change.
Rising inequality a blight on our development hopes
26 Jun 2019
The development gains of the 20th century are being eroded by growing inequality - and something needs to be done about it.
Trade, environment deal inked with Swedish non-profit
27 May 2019
UNCTAD and the Stockholm Environment Institute team up to map pollution hotspots in Africa and Asia to understand manufacturing's environmental impact in the regions.
World Wildlife Day and BioTrade
28 Feb 2019
Written by David Vivas, Lorena Jaramillo and Anja Zimmermann of UNCTAD BioTrade Initiative
Fair trade tea venture brings flavours of Ecuador to the world
19 Feb 2019
For Ecuadorian entrepreneur Guillermo Jarrin of Tippytea Blends, modern marketing blends with paying growers fairly and protecting native biodiversity.