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Official account of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). We work to ensure everyone benefits from the global economy. Website: https://unctad.org
GDP and CO₂ emissions: Record temperatures heighten the urgency to break the link.

Economic growth is becoming less tied to carbon emissions – but not fast enough to keep global heating well below 2°C or to pursue the 1.5°C target.

Report ▶️ ow.ly/ty8e50XrZSl

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November 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Trade can be a powerful policy tool to achieve the Paris Agreement.

At #COP30 in 🇧🇷, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report offers fresh data and policy analysis showing how trade can accelerate the low-carbon transition and mobilize investment for climate action.

▶️ https://ow.ly/5apb50Xqrzh
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How can private capital help close the massive gaps in sustainable infrastructure investment?

The most vulnerable nations face a $4.3T yearly shortfall, with clean energy needs at $2.2T.

We need smarter, long-term public-private partnerships.

UNCTAD report ▶️ https://ow.ly/HWtI50XrZ38
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
How can countries fund their development & climate goals without risking their financial stability?

@unctad.bsky.social’s upgraded tool helps developing countries explore realistic paths to a greener, fairer future.

▶️ Full report: ow.ly/nv4K50XrI51

▶️ Join us at #COP30: unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New e-learning course helps countries harness trade for climate and development goals.

More than 500 participants — from governments, academia, business & civil society — across 114 countries have joined the programme led by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & partners.

▶️ https://ow.ly/RVA250XrH1g
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Young logistics innovator? This is your moment. 🌍🚀

Join the Empretec LogiHub pre-accelerator (1–5 Dec, Kampala) with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Empretec #Uganda & the Kühne Foundation.

Build your idea, pitch it, meet mentors.

Apply today ▶️ https://ow.ly/mpar50XrB2I
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Trade can drive climate action.

@unctad.bsky.social report shows green exports at $2T, cheaper clean energy & sustainable cooling growing fast.

But tariffs still slow progress.

To power the transition, we need lower tariffs, open services and aligned standards.

▶️ Full report: ow.ly/mXxL50XqrtA
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
As countries present their new national climate plans at #COP30, this moment is key to turning commitments into real action.

UNCTAD guide shows how smarter trade policies can help countries cut emissions, adapt to climate impacts & build more resilient & sustainable economies.

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November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
#UNCTAD is in Belém, Brazil, advocating for national climate action plans that foster low-carbon growth, economic diversification, and sustainable value chains.

▶️ Follow our work at #COP30: unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Solar and wind are the future – but tariffs are slowing progress.

In Africa, renewable components face 7.1% tariffs, compared to under 2% in developed economies.

Cutting trade barriers can power a fairer, faster energy transition for all. ⚡🌍

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November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
How can companies report on sustainability in ways that truly matter?

From biodiversity to human capital, global experts are working to align reporting standards so transparency drives real impact – not just compliance.

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November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
How to attract and align investment with climate goals?

UNCTAD’s new guide shows how smart foreign investment can boost national climate plans — creating jobs, expanding renewables and strengthening resilience.

▶️ Full publication: ow.ly/cL9850Xq427

▶️ Join us at #COP30: unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
How to mobilize US$1.3 trillion a year by 2035 for climate action?

The Baku to Belém Roadmap signals that finance must finally match ambition.

At #COP30, UNCTAD calls for a reformed global financial system — accessible and aligned with climate and development goals.

▶️ https://ow.ly/mT8a50Xq2Rp
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🌱 Green exports are surging, reaching $2 trillion last year – 14% of all manufactured goods traded globally.

Biodiversity-based goods hit $3.7 trillion in 2021 & non-plastic substitutes climbed to $485 billion in 2023.

More ▶️ https://ow.ly/UUec50Xpc79

Join us at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/6HnN50Xpc6m
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Bioeconomy Challenge brings together @meioambientegov.bsky.social, @fao.org, IDB Group, @unctad.bsky.social, WRI & NatureFinance to grow markets that protect nature, support decarbonization & create inclusive green jobs.

Join us to create a sustainable global economy! ▶️ bioeconomychallenge.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🌿 New global push for a sustainable bioeconomy: UNCTAD joins the Bioeconomy Challenge at #COP30

In Belém, Brazil & global partners launched the Bioeconomy Challenge – turning the G20 bioeconomy principles into real-world action to scale sustainable investment in nature.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Trade policy is a strategic driver of climate action

Amid #COP30 negotiations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Global Trade Update calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition & finance climate action.

Report ▶️ https://ow.ly/aLX950XppzP
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In 2022, least developed countries received just 18% of total climate finance, and small island developing states only 2.8%.

Fragmented funding channels and complex rules make access slow, unpredictable and unfair.

▶️ New UNCTAD report: https://ow.ly/HbMO50Xmt9I

#COP30 #ClimateFinance
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Too many developing countries haven’t benefited from the energy revolution – even those rich in critical minerals.

At #UNCTAD16, UN chief António Guterres urged all leaders to ensure local communities share in these vital resources.

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November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) carried out two missions to Zambia, launching a new initiative to identify high-potential sectors for economic diversification within and beyond critical mineral value chains.

Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/PS0L50XoOMF
November 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
How can Bangladesh make its leather industry both greener and more competitive? 🌍

This week in Dhaka, UNCTAD and the Ministry of Commerce joined forces to scale up efforts for a more sustainable, traceable and globally competitive leather sector.

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November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Between 2013 and 2022, trade in solar-energy goods rose 56% and wind-related goods 39% — far ahead of the 23% growth in overall industrial goods.

But high trade costs and other barriers still hold back momentum.

More ▶️ https://ow.ly/x6kQ50XoyGb

Join UNCTAD at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/Jfv950XoyGN
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition and finance climate action ahead of #COP30.

Here’s our #Insights weekly roundup of the key headlines. ▶️ https://ow.ly/kGpq50XoxxW
November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Better trade policies can help decouple economic prosperity & energy access from CO2 emissions, enabling sustainable growth while cutting emissions.

Learn more ▶️ ow.ly/m3nQ50U6f9b

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November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
At #COP30, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) chief Rebeca Grynspan joins world leaders in Belém, 🇧🇷, to spotlight how trade, investment & finance can power a just, climate-resilient transformation.

We’ll call for fair finance & low-carbon growth for developing nations.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM