Global Value Chains

Trade and foreign affairs ministers and experts tackled emerging challenges in a complex, multipolar global economy, advocating for renewed multilateralism built on solidarity and equality.

Trade is an underutilized tool in climate action. Better aligning trade policies with environmental and climate goals is key to creating better opportunities for all.

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan's visit spotlights the negative impact of climate change, urging action to combat the growing threats to global trade and supply chains.

Written by Yann Duval, Nolwen Prince and Chorthip Utoktham, Article No. 113, [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°100 - Fourth Quarter 2023]

Ensuring the benefits of voluntary sustainability standards reach developing economies is key to making trade a stronger tool for sustainable development.

An UNCTAD report on critical mineral trade flows in electric car battery value chains reveals market concentration and high value addition, offering opportunities for mineral-rich developing nations.

Commodity-dependent developing countries can achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth by making their economic structures more diversified, resilient and prepared for a low-carbon future.

A fair, multilateral cotton trading system is vital to realizing the full economic, social and environmental benefits the crop can offer – for inclusive development.

UNCTAD reflects on the past two years of the pandemic to derive valuable lessons for the future.