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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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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 05/10/2026
⚙️ Why #IndustrialPolicy matters for trade rules @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social shares what she heard at the #WTOPublicForum & how our research is exploring industrial policy’s role in global trade. 🔗 Read the #EV battery case studies from Indonesia, China & Morocco: bit.ly/4g9TDpS
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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 26/09/2026
To adapt to a changing climate, countries need access to the right goods and services, but trade barriers often get in the way. Our webinar explored #Trade, #ClimateAdaptation, and the path forward for Viet Nam and the Pacific Islands. 🎥 Watch now: bit.ly/3V2YRNw
Market scene in Viet Nam with various fruits, including watermelons, displayed in boats. Overlay text quotes Nga Tran Thi Thanh, Head of Adaptation Division, Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Viet Nam: "Trade policy in Viet Nam is no longer just about market access; it is a pillar of climate adaptation."
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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
📅 Join us tomorrow at the #WTOPublicForum with the Pew Charitable Trusts, as part of the #StopFundingOverfishing coalition, to take stock of implementation & look ahead to what's needed to conclude the second wave of negotiations. 🔗 Learn more: www.wto.org/english/foru... /3
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WTO | Public Forum 2026 - "Powering the Future"
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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 15/09/2026
🎣️ #Fish2 negotiations to further tackle subsidies that fuel overcapacity & overfishing continue, alongside national implementation efforts. Revisit our video with key players on what the agreement means for sustainability & what's at stake. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjh9... /2
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WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies | What does it mean for sustainability and what's next?
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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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World Trade Organization @wto.org · 02/09/2026
The full programme for #WTOPublicForum 2026 is now available. From 15 to 17 September, more than 500 speakers will take part in 113 sessions exploring how trade in services can help power the future. Discover the programme and plan your Forum experience: bit.ly/4ycrDt6
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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 03/09/2026
Throughout the WTO Public Forum, members of our #Trade team will also contribute insights across several sessions, including industrial policy, fisheries subsidies, and digital trade. 🔍 Join us to explore these topics together! /3
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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
📖 This webinar draws on findings from @iisd.org's latest report, which examines how #Trade policy can support #ClimateChangeAdaptation in Viet Nam. 🔗 Read it here: www.iisd.org/publications... /2
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Leveraging Trade Policy for Climate Change Adaptation in Viet Nam’s Agricultural Sector
Identifying adaptation goods and services for Viet Nam's agriculture and strengthening coordination between trade and adaptation policy-makers.
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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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World Trade Organization @wto.org · 18/08/2026
Deadline to register for 2026 Public Forum is 21 August #WTOPublicForum
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Deadline to register for 2026 Public Forum is 21 August
The deadline for online registration for this year's in-person Public Forum, which will take place on 15, 16 and 17 September, is 21 August 2026 (23.59 CET). Late and onsite registrations will not be accepted.
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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 · 14/07/2026
🌍🐟 “To get this world to work, we have to make life livable, everywhere – and dealing with subsidies is one way of doing that.” - Prof. Rashid Sumaila As @wto.org members continue #Fish2 talks, leading experts explored which subsidies drive overfishing – and how. 🎥 www.iisd.org/events/fishe...
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Fisheries Subsidies’ Contribution to Overcapacity and Overfishing: A refresher on key conceptual frameworks
A webinar to help World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators understand how fisheries subsidies drive overcapacity and overfishing, drawing on key analytical work to inform the ongoing "Fish 2" negoti...
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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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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 30/06/2026
Malagasy farmers have been practicing organic methods for decades, but without formal certification, they've struggled to compete in international markets. 🌱 Learn how a National Organic Strategy is changing things: bit.ly/4v1Iayc
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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 · 16/06/2026
🐟 #Fish2 negotiations at the @wto.org are resuming & negotiators need context to make decisions on the path ahead. In a recent webinar, @alicetipping.bsky.social & Tristan Irschlinger traced the evolution of #FisheriesSubsidies texts over two years. 🔗 Watch it here: www.iisd.org/events/fish-...
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Fish 2 Negotiations: A review of key steps in the process
A webinar to help negotiators get up to speed through a clear overview of the key steps in the "Fish 2" negotiations over the past 2 years.
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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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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 28/05/2026
🌳 How can #deforestation policy become effective forest protection? In a new article, Florencia Sarmiento explores global efforts, from #EUDR to #COP30 discussions, and outlines a path toward more inclusive implementation that works for all. 🔗 bit.ly/4dQteMO
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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 09/06/2026
🔗 Learn more about the key issues to watch at SB64: www.iisd.org/events/insid... /5
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Inside Bonn Climate Change Conference 2026
Climate negotiators return to Bonn for the 64th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (SB 64), the first major session since the 30th ...
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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 09/06/2026
🌐 On June 12-14, Ieva Barsauskaite will attend the first of three Mutirão-mandated dialogues and engage with Brazil’s Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade #IFCCT to advance trust & cooperation on #Trade & #Climate issues. /4
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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 09/06/2026
🏛️ On June 12, Lukas Schaugg will participate in discussions on aligning international #Investment regimes with #ClimateGoals—generating attention and reform momentum for #COP31. /3
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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 09/06/2026
🌾 From June 8-11, Claire McConnell will track progress on the Sharm el-Sheikh joint work on #ClimateAction for #Agriculture & #FoodSecurity – particularly the in-session workshop on implementation support. /2
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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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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 08/06/2026
🌊 Today is #WorldOceanDay! This year’s theme is "Reimagine," which serves as a reminder to rethink how we relate to and govern our oceans. Dive deeper into key issues, milestones, and resources 👇 1/5
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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 05/06/2026
📅 This week was an opportunity to reflect on the connection between environmental issues and trade in the lead-up to UNFCCC #SB64 talks in Bonn. 🔗 Learn more about our work on the #GreenTransition: www.iisd.org/projects/cli... 5/5
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Climate Change, the Natural Environment, and the Green Transition
IISD is driving policy change at the intersection of trade, climate change, and the natural environment.
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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 05/06/2026
🌍 Meanwhile in Brussels, @alicetipping.bsky.social spoke at World Steel's Open Forum. There, she presented IISD guidance on how BCAs could be made both effective & fair and discussed the role of industry in advancing interoperability among measures. 4/5
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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 05/06/2026
⛽ On Wednesday, @nataliejones.bsky.social spoke at a Colombia-Netherlands session on #FossilFuel subsidy reform, including the WTO #FFSR Initiative. Participants explored the 1st Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta & path forward amid oil & gas pressures. 3/5
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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 05/06/2026
🌐 On Tuesday, @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social joined a session run by India & Japan on the steps toward greater transparency & interoperability of trade & climate measures, including #BCAs. Discussions focused on increasing information sharing & deepening collaboration among WTO members. 2/5
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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 05/06/2026
🌱 This week was the seventh edition of the Trade and Environment Week at the @wto.org, which brought together #WTO members and stakeholders to advance dialogue on #Trade and #Environment issues – and IISD experts were at the table. 👇 1/5
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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 05/06/2026
🚫🎣 Today is the International Day Against #IUUFishing Each year, these fishing practices cost billions in lost fish and more in threatened livelihoods, food security & ocean health. 🔗 Learn why it matters and what the @wto.org is doing to curb subsidies: bit.ly/3VSDIDT
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