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The Weekly Tradecast explores how major economic events are affecting developing countries and the lives of billions of people.

88. That’s rubbish: How our waste is choking the planet and how we can clean it up

Just ahead of Zero Waste Day, this episode of the Weekly Tradecast talks trash with UNCTAD economist Henrique Pacini.

75. No time to waste: Why we need far more investment around climate change and sustainable development

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at investing in sustainable development to help save our planet with UNCTAD economists Joseph Clements and Anthony Miller.

56. Going Green: Simple ways to make our lives more environmentally friendly

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at some cheap and easy ways for all of us to be greener with UNCTAD economist Henrique Pacini.

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88. That’s rubbish: How our waste is choking the planet and how we can clean it up

75. No time to waste: Why we need far more investment around climate change and sustainable development

56. Going Green: Simple ways to make our lives more environmentally friendly