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World trade is on track to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, but risks of rising trade tensions and ongoing geopolitical challenges cast uncertainty over the outlook for 2025.

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

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

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan said high borrowing costs stifle growth and drain financial resources, restricting investments in infrastructure, social services, and climate action.

UN Trade and Development and partners shore up support to female digital business leaders, accelerating shared prosperity across the region.

Building consumer trust in cross-border e-commerce is essential to unlocking the full potential of the digital economy, especially in developing markets.

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

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.

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

In a joint article, the tree ambassadors highlight the role of the organization's automated system for customs data (ASYCUDA) in advancing climate goals while modernizing trade procedures worldwide.