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

109. Cocoa crisis: Why higher prices are bittersweet as climate change hits crops

The Weekly Tradecast looks at cocoa and the impact of climate change with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) senior economist Rodrigo Cárcamo-Díaz.

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.

58. Cracked rice bowl: Why an essential crop needs to be bigger but also better for the environment

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at rice, its importance for development and its impact on the environment with UNCTAD senior economist Miho Shirotori.

54. How green is green? Why we need more scrutiny to ensure sustainable investment really helps our planet

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about the popularity and the pitfalls of green investing with UNCTAD economist Joseph Clements.

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109. Cocoa crisis: Why higher prices are bittersweet as climate change hits crops

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

58. Cracked rice bowl: Why an essential crop needs to be bigger but also better for the environment

54. How green is green? Why we need more scrutiny to ensure sustainable investment really helps our planet