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24 Oct 2024
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Joint report explores scope for coordinated approaches on climate action, carbon pricing, and policy spillovers

Five international organizations released on 23 October a landmark report that outlines pathways for coordinated approaches on climate action, carbon pricing, and the cross-border effects of climate change mitigation policies with a view to achieving global climate goals.


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Trade Policy Review: Maldives

The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of the Maldives takes place on 23 and 25 October 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of the Maldives.

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Committee on Market Access holds third thematic session on supply chain resilience

The Committee on Market Access hosted a thematic session on supply chain resilience on 18 October as a follow-up to discussions held in May this year and November of last year. China, India, Thailand, the United States and Switzerland shared their perspectives on how trade data supports the assessment of supply chains and helps to improve understanding of the flow of goods across sectors.

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Kuwait formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Kuwait’s WTO Ambassador Nasser Abdullah Al-Hayen presented his country’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 22 October. This brings to 86 the total number of WTO members that have formally accepted the Agreement.


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DDG Ellard: Global cooperation through a strong WTO vital for economic resilience

At the 3rd Kiel-Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) Conference on Geoeconomics in Berlin on 18 October, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard emphasized the importance of strengthening economic resilience through enhanced global cooperation. She highlighted the crucial role of the WTO in building trust and fostering global cooperation amid geopolitical tensions.

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WTO concludes second phase of advanced workshop on agriculture notifications

A total of 22 government officials from developing and least-developed WTO members and observers completed the second phase of the advanced agriculture notification workshop held at the WTO from 15 to 17 October. The activity sought to assist participants in meeting their transparency obligations under the WTO Agreement on Agriculture.

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