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What are the trends shaping global coffee production, trade & consumption, and how much is sustainability standard-certified? ☕ Our new report has answers, plus insights on how price volatility, climate risks & regulatory shifts are shaping the sector: bit.ly/47swATa

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 15/10/2026

🌱🏗️ Governments are using #IndustrialPolicy tools to decarbonize the #Iron & #Steel sector, a key #Climate priority. At this week’s roundtable, experts explored case studies from China, the EU & Namibia and what they mean for #Trade & #Development. 🔗 www.iisd.org/events/round...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 08/10/2026

As regulatory and market requirements for credible sustainability claims grow, consumers, businesses, and policy-makers need confidence that claims are reliable and evidence-based. 🌱Our new report examines 11 SSIs to assess the reliability of claims: bit.ly/4hjuda1

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 02/10/2026

🖥️ #DigitalTrade was at the center of many sessions at this year’s #WTOPublicForum – So what came out of them? In this video, Rashid S. Kaukab walks through five themes that ran across the three days, and lays out the central tension shaping the future of digital services 👇

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 25/09/2026

🌉 #BCAs are multiplying & businesses face a growing patchwork of rules. How can we build bridges between them? This week, alongside the ICC, we hosted a roundtable exploring how interoperability could ease the burden without weakening #Climate goals. 🔗 www.iisd.org/events/build...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 16/09/2026

🔜️ Happening soon at the #WTOPublicForum: “Hiding in Plain Sight,” IISD's session on #IndustrialPolicy in services and what they mean for trade rules, competition & the #SDGs, moderated by @alicetipping.bsky.social. 🔴 Watch the livestream, starting at 2:15pm: www.youtube.com/live/zdH-27T...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 15/09/2026

🐟 One year ago today, the @wto.org Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies entered into force – the WTO’s first agreement dedicated to environmental sustainability and a landmark step toward protecting our oceans. But a year on, there's still work ahead /1

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 14/09/2026

📢 Tomorrow, the #WTOPublicForum begins in Geneva! IISD is co-organizing the event, bringing a #Sustainability lens to 3 days of sessions on the role of services in global trade. Get up to speed on what’s shaping the conversation & explore our line-up ➡️ www.iisd.org/events/insid...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 03/09/2026

🗣️ On Sept. 15, our President and CEO Patricia Fuller joins other leaders to open the @wto.org Public Forum, exploring how international cooperation can help #Trade deliver for sustainability and shared prosperity. 🔗 Learn more: www.wto.org/english/foru... /2

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 03/09/2026

⌛ The countdown is on for the #WTOPublicForum! From Sept. 15-17, we're bringing a #Sustainability perspective to the "Powering the Future" theme, putting #ServicesTrade in the spotlight. 📖 Explore the program: www.wto.org/english/foru... /1

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 02/09/2026

📢 Last chance to register! Don't miss tomorrow's webinar on how #Trade policy can support #ClimateChangeAdaptation in Viet Nam and the Pacific. ❗ Secure your spot: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 01/09/2026

Women are major contributors to the agriculture sector yet face barriers that prevent them from participating on equal terms. Learn about the role of VSSs & the private sector in addressing gender inequalities & advancing women’s economic empowerment: bit.ly/4h0VMWB

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 28/08/2026

🚢 The Strait of Hormuz closure rerouted global shipping around the Cape of Good Hope, boosting African port traffic. But what does this mean for the continent? David Beer unpacks four opportunities for Africa to build resilience. 🔗 buff.ly/VqnmF7K

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 26/08/2026

🌱 #Trade plays a key role in building resilience to #ClimateChange, yet adaptation remains largely peripheral in trade policy-making. Join our webinar on Sept. 3 to explore how the trade & adaptation communities can work more closely together. 🔗 Register here: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi... /1

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 22/08/2026

⚖ The Strait of Hormuz closure triggered a sharper #Energy shock than the 2022 Ukraine war – yet Latin America & the Caribbean has shown greater resilience this time around, though impacts remain uneven. Ignacio Albe & Enrique Millán-Mejía break it down in a new analysis. 🔗 buff.ly/8oR5tnk

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 19/08/2026

⚡The Strait of Hormuz closure sent shockwaves through #Energy markets across Asia, but the impact wasn’t experienced equally. William George & Lynn Hughes assess how China, Japan & Vietnam are navigating the fallout. 🔗 Read it here: www.iisd.org/articles/pol...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 17/08/2026

🔍 It's updated as new agreements are signed, with regular analysis behind it, including quarterly deep dives. Whether you're tracking a specific country, issue or wider trade-climate landscape–this is your reference point. 📖 Read the first analysis: www.iisd.org/articles/dee... /2

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 17/08/2026

📝 Countries are rewriting the rules of the #GreenTransition, one agreement at a time. Our new #Trade & #Climate Tracker codes 71 agreements since 2025, covering #Energy, climate, critical raw materials, heavy industry & more. Explore it here: www.iisd.org/trade-climat... /1

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 13/08/2026

🌾 The Strait of Hormuz closure cut off 30% of global fertilizer trade, pushing nitrogen prices up 80% & reviving a century-old question. Darcie Doan explains why the crisis may be a turning point for smarter nitrogen use & long-term resilience. 🔗 www.iisd.org/articles/pol...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 10/08/2026

🐫 Central Asia ships almost nothing through the Strait of Hormuz, yet the crisis struck the region where it’s most exposed. Yana Popkostova explains why strategic partnership is essential & built through connectivity, infrastructure & partnerships. 🔗 www.iisd.org/articles/pol...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 06/08/2026

🚢 The Strait of Hormuz closure continues to disrupt #Energy markets & trade routes, offering lessons for the next shock. The latest #Trade & #Sustainability Review draws on regional and sectoral experiences to show what it takes to build resilience. 📚 www.iisd.org/articles/dee...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 05/08/2026

The Sustainability Markets Hub brings together years of IISD research into one central resource to help policy-makers and value chain actors advance sustainable commodity production without leaving anyone behind. Learn more: www.iisd.org/projects/sus...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 15/07/2026

📢 Last chance to register! Join our webinar tomorrow where leading experts will examine the expiry of the @wto.org’s e-commerce moratorium and what it means for #DigitalTrade policy. ❗ Secure your spot: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 07/07/2026

📅 Save the date on July 16! The #ECommerce moratorium on customs duties expired at @wto.org #MC14 – opening the door to new #DigitalTrade policy approaches. Join our webinar to unpack what this means, especially for developing countries. 🔗 Register here: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 06/07/2026

What can the Philippines draw from international carbon pricing experience? New IISD analysis reviews six proposed carbon pricing bills and one related carbon rights bill, with lessons from Canada, the EU, South Korea, China, Viet Nam, and Indonesia. 👉 www.iisd.org/publications...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 17/06/2026

Since January 2026, #CBAM is no longer just a reporting requirement for exporters of steel, aluminum, and other industrial goods to the EU — it carries real competitive implications. New IISD guide breaks down what exporters need to know and do: www.iisd.org/publications...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 15/06/2026

How does subsidy reform impact soil health, climate resilience, economic growth, and equity in sub-Saharan Africa? 🌱 Our new report examines just that! Join us on Wed., June 24 for insights on lessons learned and a panel discussion at our launch event: bit.ly/4emnpqC

A woman plants seed in the soil, surrounded by water and greenery. A banner at the top reads "Webinar." The title is "From Subsidies to Sustainability: Rethinking public support to agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa." It lists the date and time as Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Ottawa / 3:00 p.m. Geneva. Logos for IISD and State of Sustainability Initiatives are at the bottom.

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 09/06/2026

🌍🌱 The international climate community returns to Bonn from June 8-18 for UNFCCC #SB64, the first major negotiating session since #COP30. This is a pivotal moment to transform commitments to action – and our team will be at the table. /1

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 30/05/2026

How can developing countries increase market access while promoting sustainable production? 💡VSSs offer one path forward. Our new report examines the integration of VSSs into national regulatory systems for export promotion across four countries: bit.ly/4dEg4lP

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 27/05/2026

Happening tomorrow❗Don't miss our May 28 webinar on tax incentives in investment laws – exploring design, governance & coordination across emerging markets. 🗓️ May 28, 1pm CET. Register here 👉 iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 19/05/2026

🐟 On May 1, the @wto.org Committee on #FisheriesSubsidies met for the first time, focusing on procedures, transparency & notifications. But what does it mean for ocean sustainability? 📚 Our reader’s guide breaks it down in English, French and Spanish: www.iisd.org/publications...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 18/05/2026

🌍 Building on the High-Level Dialogue earlier this month, we co-organized a workshop with @fesonline.bsky.social Geneva to define the principles of a progressive trade policy & path for @wto.org reform following #MC14 & the #WTO General Council Meeting. 🔗 Learn more: www.iisd.org/events/towar...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 06/05/2026

Last week, our expert Steffany Bermúdez met with producers & buyers of sustainable products at SIAL Canada—including members of the Madagascar delegation. For several years, IISD has worked with policy-makers and producer organizations to support the country’s organic sector.

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 24/04/2026

🐟 How can the @wto.org #FisheriesAgreement support sustainable livelihoods in Africa? In a 🆕 @iisd.org #SDG Knowledge Hub article, Sebastian Mathew explores how effective implementation is key to sustainability & food security across the continent. 🔗 sdg.iisd.org/commentary/g...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 13/04/2026

🌐 How can governments keep data flows open while ensuring effective regulation in the #DigitalTrade era? In a new primer, Marilia Maciel from Diplo Foundation dives deep into #DataGovernance & explores the challenges for developing countries. 🔗 Read it here: www.iisd.org/publications... /1

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 25/03/2026

✈️ Touchdown in Yaoundé! The #Trade team has landed in Cameroon, just in time to kick-off the #TradeHub2026 tomorrow, bringing together civil society to explore how trade can deliver for development. It’s #TimeToTalkTrade! 🔗 Join us in person or online: iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-su...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 23/03/2026

🚨 The rise in tax-related investor-state disputes is challenging countries' fiscal sovereignty. Between 2000 and 2021, 165 tax-related #ISDS cases were filed, more than two-thirds after 2009. Behind these numbers: billion-dollar awards against governments, and a chilling effect on tax reforms.

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 16/03/2026

🐟 What can we expect on #FisheriesSubsidies at #MC14? In a new video, Tristan Irschlinger explains how MC14 can support progress toward concluding additional rules to more effectively tackle subsidies that drive overfishing – known as #Fish2. 👉 Learn more: www.iisd.org/inside-mc14 [1/2]

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 12/03/2026

🌾 What can we expect on #AgriculturalTrade at #MC14? In a new video, @fcalvo.bsky.social highlights key issues related to #Agriculture negotiations at the @wto.org and why they matter for least developed countries #LDCs. 👉 Learn what’s on the table at MC14: www.iisd.org/inside-mc14 [1/2]

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 12/03/2026

⏳ Happening tomorrow! It’s your last chance to register for our webinar on #IndustrialPolicy & #Trade ahead of the @wto.org #MC14. ❗ This event is open to the public, so anyone interested in can be part of the discussion. 🔗 Register here: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 10/03/2026

🌍 Curious about the key issues shaping the @wto.org #MC14? Our latest #Trade and #Sustainability breaks them down – from #WTOReform and #IndustrialPolicy to #ECommerce and climate-related trade measures. 🔗 Read it here: www.iisd.org/articles/dee... Also available in French & Spanish!

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 09/03/2026

💻 What can we expect on #ECommerce at #MC14? In a new video, Rashmi Jose breaks down digital trade negotiations at the @wto.org, why they matter & what could unfold during discussions at MC14. 👉 Learn what’s on the table at MC14: www.iisd.org/inside-mc14 [1/2]

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 05/03/2026

📢 Last chance to register! Join our webinar tomorrow where leading experts will explore the interplay between #Data governance & #Trade policy, focusing on emerging trade rules for cross-border data flows. ❗ Secure your spot: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 04/03/2026

🤝 On the sidelines of the Platform for Collaboration on Tax’s 2026 Conference on Tax and Development, the OECD and @iisd.org formalized a new agreement to deepen cooperation on domestic resource mobilization Read more ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/pre...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 03/03/2026

💸 Foreign investment & development aid are declining, raising financing pressures for #LDCs & #SIDS. Last week, we hosted a roundtable on investment needs, governance trends & the proposed investment facilitation agreement ahead of the @wto.org’s #MC14. 🔗 www.iisd.org/events/inves...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 27/02/2026

📅 Save the date: March 13! #IndustrialPolicy is back, both driving economic growth & green transformation and raising concerns – especially for developing countries. Join our webinar for expert insights on key trends to watch ahead of @WTO #MC14. 🔗 iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 25/02/2026

📰Attracting high-quality investments through #reform of investment treaties, laws, and contracts: IISD workshop in #Togo hits the front pages! Our Suzy Nikièma and Florencia Sarmiento joined this workshop co-organized by the Togo government and IISD, in Lomé. leconomistedutogo.tg/zlecaf-le-to...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 23/02/2026

🤝 Amid global uncertainty, partnerships matter more than ever Last week, our #Trade team convened its partners to explore how trade frameworks can better support #Sustainability, social inclusion & good governance through collaboration. 🔗 Learn more about the event: www.iisd.org/events/trade...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 20/02/2026

💬 At the #UNTaxConvention negotiations, Alexandra Readhead stressed that national tax administrations must lead on tax disputes. ISDS should not handle more tax cases: the Protocol must deliver a tax-specific approach to dispute prevention and resolution. See our brief: www.iisd.org/publications...

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 20/02/2026

⚖️ Data drives #DigitalTrade & economic growth, but governments must balance openness with regulation. Join our webinar on March 6 to explore emerging rules on cross-border data flow, their impacts, and challenges for developing countries. 🔗 Register here: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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