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Carly Sikina
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Communicator of all things human rights and sustainability related 🌎🌱
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iisd.org
Border carbon adjustments are increasingly shaping #trade & #climate policy. As 2025 comes to a close, it's time to take stock of where #BCAs stand—and what to expect in 2026.🗓️

Read our State of #BCAs 2025 report, available in English, French & Spanish: https://bit.ly/3MgXPsS
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December 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
iisd.org
📢 Our latest #Trade & #Sustainability Review is out!

Explore often overlooked aspects of #IndustrialPolicy—from services, agriculture & digitalization to least developed country challenges & policy-making processes.

📖 https://bit.ly/4iOGinP

🚨 FR/ES coming soon!
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December 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🗓️ Alors que l'année 2025 touche à sa fin, c'est le moment idéal pour faire le point sur l'état d'avancement de Mécanisme d'Ajustement Carbone aux Frontières #MACF et entrevoir les développements futurs en 2026.

🔗 Lisez notre rapport ici : www.iisd.org/system/files...
December 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
iisd.org
🧵 Informed by insights from 20+ global experts, we launched guidance to help policy-makers design effective Border Carbon Adjustments #BCAs.

Check out 6️⃣ of our recommendations 👇

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December 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🌊 Last week, @iisd.org & #PapuaNewGuinea National Trade Office led a workshop to review the country's self-assessment to prepare to implement the @wto.org #FisheriesSubsidies Agreement.

Florencia Sarmiento outlined disciplines, introduced IISD’s tool & shared updates on negotiations. /1
December 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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fao.org
Africa’s #GreatGreenWall aims to restore 100M ha by 2030, strengthening climate action & fighting desertification.

Here are 5 benefits of the initiative 👇

#COP30
November 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🧵 How can #Trade policy help build climate resilience in Viet Nam?

Explore the intersection of climate adaptation and trade – and what it means for the country’s future. 👇

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November 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🐟 Last week, @iisd.org & the Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade hosted a workshop to review Fiji’s self-assessment for implementing the @wto.org #FisheriesSubsidies Agreement.

Florencia Sarmiento shared key disciplines & updates on negotiations of new rules, and introduced IISD’s tool. /1
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
iisd.org
📚 This brief is part of a policy primer series, funded by
@sidasweden.bsky.social , to deepen understanding of policy & regulatory foundations that shape today’s digital economy.

🎥 Want to learn more? Watch our recent webinar: bit.ly/4oTVTVs

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Building a Connected World: The critical role of digital technical standards
This webinar examined the role of technical standards in shaping the future of the digital economy, exploring what they are, how they are developed, and why they matter for digital trade policy.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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iisd.org
💻 As #DigitalTrade grows, technical standards are crucial—yet developing countries often experience a “standardization gap.”

In a 🆕 brief, Craig Atkinson & Dr. Hanane Becha explain why standards matter, share recommendations for policy-makers & more: bit.ly/3LYoPNw 1/2
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November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
💡 Need a refresher on the ins and outs of Border Carbon Adjustments #BCAs?

Learn from our lead expert, @aaroncosbey.bsky.social why effective design and international cooperation are essential to their success.

📽️ Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnqK...

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November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
It's clear after @cop30brazil.bsky.social: #Trade is key to climate action. 🌱 And two issues that stood out are Border Carbon Adjustments #BCAs & #Deforestation.

#COP30 may be over, but the work continues to align trade policy & climate goals. 🌎

🔗 Learn more: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...

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November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🌱 Join us at #COP30!

This week, @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social kicked off in Belém, bringing together global leaders to discuss the next steps in the fight against #ClimateChange.

From @iisd.org's #Trade team, @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social will be sharing insights at several side events 👇

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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
📢 Date limite prolongée! Soumettez votre proposition pour le #Trade + #Sustainability Hub 2026 avant le 7 novembre 2025.

Parallèlement à la #CM14 de l'OMC (26-28 mars, Yaoundé), contribuez au dialogue sur le commerce mondial et le #DéveloppementDurable.

🔗: iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-su...
October 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
📢 Deadline extended! Submit your proposal for the #Trade + #Sustainability Hub 2026 by Nov. 7, 2025.

Held alongside @wto.org #MC14 from March 26-28 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, this is your chance to shape global dialogue on how trade can deliver for #SustDev.

🔗: iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-su...
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🌾 How can the @wto.org foster #ClimateResilient #FoodSystems in #LDCs?

In this 🆕 brief, @fcalvo.bsky.social offers 11 recommendations to leverage rules on #AgSubsidies, intellectual property & export restrictions to support LDCs.

🔗 Read it here: www.iisd.org/publications...
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
iisd.org
⌛ Time’s running out! Submit a session for the #Trade + #Sustainability Hub 2026 by Oct. 31!

Sessions can align with @wto.org #MC14 agenda or explore one of 3️⃣ streams:

🌾 Agricultural trade
🌍 Inclusive low-carbon economy
💻 Digitized industrialization

🔗 https://bit.ly/48GFzCb
Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026. Session proposal submissions open tomorrow. We're looking for organizations with a stake in trade policy to submit their session ideas to be a part of our Hub, alongside MC14, in Cameroon. Application period: October 1 to 31.
October 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
iisd.org
In a 🆕 article, @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social & @antoinebonnet.bsky.social explore how:

♻️ Recycling revenue can help developing countries comply with BCAs & decarbonize

💸 BCAs can differentiate credit prices paid by developing countries & offer flexibilities to SMEs

➕ more

🔗 bit.ly/478ykly
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
iisd.org
🛡️ How can Border Carbon Adjustments #BCAs protect developing countries’ interests?

As BCAs reshape #trade & #climate policy, their success hinges on designs that build trust—not division.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
💻 How can trade drive #Digital industrialization where small business thrives?

If you have ideas, apply to run a session at the #Trade + #Sustainability Hub 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, held alongside the @wto.org #MC14.

Submit yours before October 31, 2025 ➡️ iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-su...
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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iisd.org
The @wto.org Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies explained 🐟

What does the agreement cover? And what do governments need to put in place?

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October 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
Our new valuation shows that NBI in Kisumu, Kenya could deliver:

🌱Nearly USD 940 million in net benefits over 26 years
💧 USD 480 million in avoided health costs through improved sanitation and waste management

Full report: nbi.iisd.org/report/agrof...
October 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🌾 How can trade deliver for #Agriculture?

If you have any ideas, come share them at a session for the #Trade + #Sustainability Hub 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, held alongside the @wto.org #MC14.

Apply before October 31, 2025 ➡️ iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-su...
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Reposted by Carly Sikina
economies.iisd.org
🎥 What was said about #Agriculture at this year’s @wto.org #PublicForum?

@fcalvo.bsky.social notes that the connection between agriculture & digitalization was a hot topic during the two-day event, with a key challenge to ensure these technologies reach farmers.

Learn more 👇
October 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM