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🗓 Monday, Feb 10 | ⏰ 12:00 PM (Online) 🔎 Trade Preferences Outlook 2024: Towards new market access cooperation Explore the evolving role of trade preferences & their impact on African economies with expert insights! 📌 Register now: 🔗zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🌿 Biodiversity is key for sustainable trade! At the roundtables co-organized by @UNCTAD & @LeuvenGGS, experts highlighted the role of sustainability standards in driving sustainable practices. Supported by @SECO_CH under the Global BioTrade Programme. ow.ly/i43b50UGQCh

From 9 to 10 December, the Global Commodities Forum by @UNCTAD was a hub of inspiring dialogue, addressing the urgent challenges in the commodities sector posed by the climate emergency. Learn more about our work assisting commodity-developing countries bit.ly/4ffwVdJ

The Global Commodities Forum is here! Over 2 days, @UNCTAD and global leaders meet in Geneva to tackle key challenges and explore sustainable opportunities in agriculture, minerals, and energy value chains. Be part of the conversation! Join us now: bit.ly/3Z8fXHT

Join us for a webinar on Webinar on Consumer Protection in Multilateral Env. Agrmts. for Eastern and Southern Africa on 10 December 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central African Time. Registration is available here: tinyurl.com/bddecft9 @10YFP @CCC_COMESA @UNCTAD_CCPB

An estimated 1.3 billion people — 16% of the global population, or 1 in 6 — live with significant disabilities. Excluding them deprives them of basic rights and deprives us of their unique capacities, contributions and talent. #DisabilityDay #EveryoneIncluded 👇

For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, join the hybrid event calling for action to integrate #disabilityinclusion into trading systems and leverage global opportunities To find out more and register 👉bit.ly/4eMw9V7

The fisheries sector is key for food security, jobs & for the livelihoods of millions of people. @UNCTAD provides a mapping of the main challenges & opportunities of the energy transition of fishing vessels for developing countries. #WorldFisheriesDay ow.ly/4nZG50U8kCp

As the world navigates the growing demand for critical minerals, @UNCTAD is hosting a global meeting on balancing social equity & environmental preservation while fostering economic diversification & value addition in developing countries. Join us live ▶️ ow.ly/4zZG50U9osH

🌍 UN Trade and Development leads the way in integrating consumer protection with climate action! Informed and empowered consumers can drive sustainable practices that align with the UNFCCC’s climate goals. #UNCTAD #ConsumerRights #ClimateChange 👉tinyurl.com/mu92em9k

A $225B investment shortfall in critical mineral mining projects in the Global South shows we need diversified investments to drive value chain growth. Now is the time for comprehensive actions to ensure a timely and just energy transition! #UNCTAD 👉 tinyurl.com/yv455vxu

@UNCTAD to support developing countries leverage their critical energy transition minerals to support structural transformation, as new commodity wealth should not lead to new commodity dependence, @RGrynspan tells #COP29Baku HL panel Find out more 👉bit.ly/3O7J89d

The world needs to balance ambitious energy transition policies with a fair trade and investment framework that allows developing countries to tap into new clean technology opportunities, says @luzmadelamora 👉Read more bit.ly/3Z8j9Vt #COP29Baku @SDG_Action

Excited and honored to be part of the @UNCTAD team, fully committed to building a more sustainable future at #COP29! Working to help developing countries identify best inclusive and sustainable solutions to address global climate goals.

Developing countries under-utilize #trade and investment policies to address climate change New @UNCTAD guides can help developing countries leverage policies in support of energy transitions and achievement of the Paris Agreement objectives #COP29Baku 👉bit.ly/3AG6aRo

Africa has vast mineral deposits that are essential for the global shift to a low-carbon future and a fair, environmentally responsible digital economy. Full article by @UNCTAD Secretary-General @RGrynspan: ow.ly/htPV50U5fXL Join us at #COP29: unctad.org/unctad-at-cop29

At #COP29 I had the privilege of moderating a crucial session on Trade & Investment Policies for advancing climate ambition and sustainable development. We had a great dialogue with global policymakers and trade experts on aligning policies to achieve climate goals. @UNCTAD

Trade preference schemes need reforming. But how? Find out in the new @UNCTAD report - Trade Preferences Outlook 2024. The report examines the evolving impact of non-reciprocal trade preferences on developing countries’ export diversification. Read more 👉bit.ly/4fLEwBf

How can trade and investment policies support the achievement of climate goals while creating opportunities for sustainable development? At #COP29, @UNCTAD & partners will share insights on challenges & priorities: ow.ly/XXtX50U54FW More: unctad.org/unctad-at-cop29

At #COP29Azerbaijan, @UNCTAD will advocate for solutions that tackle climate change while creating economic opportunities & quality jobs in developing countries. #COP29 Join us ▶️ unctad.org/unctad-at-cop29