Environment

The Pact sets a clear framework for rethinking trade and development, driving progress toward a more equitable and sustainable global economy for all.

Harnessing minerals critical for a just and equitable transition to renewable energy requires new approaches with people and the planet at their core. But how?

The two organizations signed an agreement to bolster joint research related to trade, and better engage with students from the Caribbean region.

Marking the organization’s 60th anniversary, António Guterres praised UN Trade and Development's new, forward-looking agenda and renewed commitment to amplifying advocacy for developing countries.

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.

The digital transformation can drive economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty. But it also poses growing environmental challenges, while widening digital divides risk worsening existing inequalities.

The agreement is an example of UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) impact through fostering global consensus, proving that international policy dialogue is central to addressing global trade challenges.

New analysis highlights ways to better gauge global exports of hemp products, which is key to unlocking the crop’s economic and environmental benefits for developing nations.

The ocean crop can significantly improve sustainable livelihoods for small-scale farmers and harvesters and empower women in coastal communities, particularly in Asia and Africa.

The global energy transition offers mineral-rich countries the chance to bolster their industries and diversify their economies but also risks deepening their commodity dependence.