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News

A seaweed farmer in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

New data tracks global trade in non-plastic substitutes

A global shift towards non-plastic materials holds significant potential to deliver economic opportunities for the developing world.

Converting pineapple waste into textile-grade fibres.

Organic residues: A sustainable solution to plastic pollution and development

Good management of organic residues, a renewable resource, is often overlooked but constitutes a powerful tool to improve livelihoods and tackle plastic pollution.

Employees at a vehicle assembly line at Ford's Camacari factory in Brazil

At G20 summit, UN Trade and Development chief urges stronger support for Global South

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan called for the support and resources needed for developing countries to fully benefit from shifts transforming the world economy.

ampot Province, Cambodia. Forests, which provide natural carbon sinks, can play a crucial role in mitigating climate change.

Carbon markets ‘a powerful tool’ for least developed countries, COP29 hears

At the annual climate summit, UN Trade and Development urges stronger action to help least developed nations tap into carbon markets for sustainable and resilient growth.

Recent publications

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A deep dive into ocean-related measures in the nationally determined contributions of small island developing States

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The role of the G20 in promoting green and just transitions

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Trade and investment policies to advance national climate plans: Draft guides for policymakers

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The Least Developed Countries Report 2024

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Working together for better climate action

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Synergistic linkages between green trade and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea

More publications

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UN Trade and Development at the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Featured Podcast

Powering trade: Why renewable energy needs a push from positive policies

This week, after the COP29 global climate summit, The Weekly Tradecast is looking at renewable energy and why trade, aid and investment policies need a rethink.

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Projects

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Greening the AfCFTA : Building climate-resilient green value chains across the Africa

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National Green Export Reviews

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Global BioTrade Facilitation Programme

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Oceans Economy and Trade Strategies

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Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Green Trade Project

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Trade and Agricultural Policies to Support Small-scale Farmers and Enhance Food Security

Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP)

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Oceans Economy and Blue BioTrade in the Caribbean region

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Fostering Green Exports through Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Developing Countries

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Events and meetings

5th United Nations Ocean Forum on trade-related aspects of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Ocean economy, trade policy, the climate and development nexus

3 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2025

Geneva, Switzerland

Marine-based products and services (MAPS): Expo exploring natural and alternative materials for SDG 14

3 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2025

Geneva, Switzerland

Ad hoc expert meeting on trade, investment, climate and sustainable development

31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025

Geneva, Switzerland

Webinar: Enhancing local-global dialogue for sustainable water and solid waste management in urban areas: Implications for trade and cities development

11 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Workshop on market access for small-scale fisheries and the Belt and Road Initiative: Challenges and prospects

28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Shanghai, China

National consultations: The Gambia explores the integration of trade-related measures into the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies.

26 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Documents and publications

UNCTAD’s climate and trade initiatives: Driving sustainable development

UNCTAD/DITC/TED/MISC/2024/1 - 10 Dec 2024

English

A deep dive into ocean-related measures in the nationally determined contributions of small island developing States

Technical and statistical report

UNCTAD/DITC/TED/2024/2 - 02 Dec 2024

English

The Role of the G20 in Promoting Green and Just Transitions

14 Nov 2024

English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1787/548e71cd-en

Synergistic linkages between green trade and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea

Green trade for sustainable development in Pacific small island developing States of the Melanesian Spearhead Group

UNCTAD/TCS/DITC/INF/2024/8 - 04 Oct 2024

English

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