WTO Trade and Environment Week 2023

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is organizing the fourth edition of the Trade and Environment Week, from 12 to 16 June 2023. This event serves as a forum where government officials, business representatives, international organizations, academics, and civil society convene to discuss ways to make global trade more sustainable.  Registration for the event can be found here: Trade and Environment Week In-person Registration as well as in the blue box above.

The theme for this year's event is centred around the idea of collective approaches.  Collaboration is key in addressing climate change, related natural disasters, pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Aligning with the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals, the WTO is instrumental in promoting collective strategies to tackle these pressing environmental issues while supporting sustainable global trade.

The Trade and Environment Week 2023 provides a unique platform to discuss, maximize synergies, hear from leading experts, and gather successfully implemented good practices. This week-long event encourages the exchange of concrete ideas to enhance sustainability in global trade and is a unique opportunity to integrate discussions across various policy areas. It aims to enhance collaboration, effectively respond to present-day challenges, and underscore the WTO's contribution to facilitating the development of international trade practices that are environmentally friendly, sustainable, and beneficial for all ... read more