Podcasts

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

115. Turning water into fuel: The challenges of making green hydrogen cheaply

The Weekly Tradecast talks about a potential energy source that could play a vital role in the fight against climate change with economist and atmospheric physicist Robert Hamwey, who formerly worked at UN Trade and Development.

108. Poisoned power: Why lead-acid batteries need a cleaner and greener alternative

The Weekly Tradecast looks at lead-acid batteries and why they remain so popular despite the world moving towards greener energy with UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Henrique Pacini.

103. Digital Economy Report: Why the future of humanity depends on how we manage technology

The Weekly Tradecast looks at the Digital Economy Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with Torbjorn Fredriksson.

92. Pedal to the metal: Why electric car batteries need to be cleaner and greener

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at the rare metals and minerals used in mobile phones, laptops and electric car batteries with Clovis Freire, chief of the commodity research and analysis section at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

77. Ring in the new:  A look back at the big issues of 2023 and where we go from here with UNCTAD experts

In this special episode of the Weekly Tradecast, we’re looking back at some of our most popular podcasts over 2023 and the many challenges they address. 

65. Charting the course: Shipping industry must balance uncertainty, investment and the environment

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023 with two of the report’s authors, Jan Hoffmann and Luisa Rodriguez.

53. World Investment Report 2023: Weak FDI threatens clean energy transition and development goals

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at the UN’s latest World Investment Report with Richard Bolwijn, in charge of UNCTAD’s investment research branch.

49. Global energy crisis: Prices may be cooling but more volatility is in the pipeline

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at global energy prices with Janvier Nkurunziza, head of UNCTAD’s commodities branch.

45. The future of energy: What’s the right mix for the economy and our planet?

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at the future of energy with UNCTAD economist Claudia Contreras.

33. Africa’s dilemma: The need to exploit resources and deal with climate change

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about African countries trying to balance their use of natural resources for growth and the vital need to cope with climate change with UNCTAD economist Giovanni Valensisi.