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.

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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.

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#UNCTAD is in Belém, Brazil, advocating for national climate action plans that foster low-carbon growth, economic diversification, and sustainable value chains.

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🌿 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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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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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.

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Better trade policies can help decouple economic prosperity & energy access from CO2 emissions, enabling sustainable growth while cutting emissions.

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Natural hazards cost the Caribbean $12.6B every year – yet these nations emit <1% of global carbon.

Ahead of #COP30, @unctad.bsky.social stands with small islands for resilience, debt relief & climate justice. 🌎

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