Trade Policy

The annual conference generates new momentum to combat climate change, but much work remains to help developing economies translate ambition into impactful solutions.

A new UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report examines trade’s role in reducing food insecurity and preventing famine.

The initiative aims to strengthen and coordinate the response to climate challenges, fostering economic development and meaningful climate action.

Experts examine the challenges to overcome to level the digital trade playing field for women in developing countries and boost gender equality.

Including a gender lens in national policies can empower women to participate in trade and structural transformation on an equal footing with men.

By Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD

Coronavirus pandemic recovery efforts should provide comprehensive social protection, fight climate change and ensure vaccines reach the poorest people quickly.

Speakers at the UN Trade Forum call for a more coherent policy framework to ensure trade plays a bigger role in climate action, while fostering development.

By Ralf Peters and Divya Prabhakar, UNCTAD

Leading figures convene at the UN Trade Forum 2021 to explore how to ensure a COVID-19 economic recovery that protects the planet and promotes inclusive development.