Dec 16 & 17, the year-end WTO General Council. Some people see WTO reform as the possible key outcome of the March Ministerial Conference. That’s going to be difficult, judging by new papers for the General Council: a report on consultations from “facilitator” Petter Ølberg; and a US response.

Mooi, informatief duurzaamheidsverslag van Lidl. Als IDH werken we graag samen met Lidl en ketenpartners aan een leefbaar loon/inkomen, zoals van leveranciers van bananen. Zie pagina 45 en 46 in het verslag, met mijn toelichting: 🔻 www.lidl.nl/l/folders/du...

Looking forward to OECD-FAO Advisory Group Responsible Agri Supply Chains, 19 Nov. In panel Risk mapping & traceability in due diligence, I will address Dutch action for resilient & sustainable agri trade. To join in-person/online ▶️ forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @fao.org

Wil je weten hoe het staat met de Nederlandse handel in agrofood? Je kunt het webinar terugkijken van @cbsstatistiek.bsky.social en IDH 🔻 www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/video/...

Looking forward to OECD-FAO Advisory Group Responsible Agri Supply Chains, 19 Nov. In panel Risk mapping & traceability in due diligence, I will address Dutch action for resilient & sustainable agri trade. To join in-person/online ▶️ forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @fao.org

Seascapes by Jacqueline van der Grijn at exhibition in Wassenaar, In de Molen, 17 Okt - 16 Nov '25 www.jacquelinevandergrijn.com

Wil je weten hoe het staat met de Nederlandse handel in agrofood? Je bent van harte welkom bij het webinar van @cbsstatistiek.bsky.social en IDH. Je kunt je aanmelden via 🔽 www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/dossie...

My first visit to Asia as Minister of Foreign Affairs is to Indonesia - a reflection of the deep and long-standing ties between our two countries. Rooted in history, strengthened by trade, culture and friendship, and forward-looking. It’s a privilege to be here.

Working together with supply companies to jointly take steps towards a living wage for tea workers ▶️ www.idh.org/news/tea-ind...

Ensuring that workers receive a wage for a decent standard of living is fair ánd crucial for sustainable development. I am honoured to speak @ilo.org Shaping the Living Wage Agenda in Asia and the Pacific, in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 23 September 2025. Follow via Zoom us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force #fisheriessubsidies dlvr.it/TN4th8

Informative podcast on #EU-Mercosur trade agreement. podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/t...

Nederland is belangrijk voor de handel in plantaardige oliën. Dit verbindt ons met producenten wereldwijd. Cruciaal ook omdat we niet zelfvoorzienend zijn. Geo-/ #handelspolitiek en #klimaatverandering zetten druk op #leveringszekerheid; verduurzaming heeft prioriteit. Zie ▶️ idh.org/resources/in...

and HE Erica Schouten, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Office of the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva. A tough road ahead, look forward to getting to work with you.

Vulnerable economies could face the highest new US tariffs, threatening vital exports and development. Though they make up just 0.3% of the US trade deficit, least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries may be hit hardest. More: ▶️ ow.ly/oHrA50VZ2ni

Nederland is belangrijk voor de handel in plantaardige oliën. Dit verbindt ons met producenten wereldwijd. Cruciaal ook omdat we niet zelfvoorzienend zijn. Geo-/ #handelspolitiek en #klimaatverandering zetten druk op #leveringszekerheid; verduurzaming heeft prioriteit. Zie ▶️ idh.org/resources/in...

Onze handel in #specerijen verbindt ons met producenten uit veel landen. Er zijn grote uitdagingen door klimaatverandering, geo- en handelspolitieke spanningen, de onzekere toekomst van boeren, en door regelgeving. Voor het sector rapport specerijen ▶️ idh.org/resources/in...

Nederland vervult schakelrol in de voorziening #groenten & #fruit in Europa: handelspartner voor producenten wereldwijd, en onze buurlanden. De handel groeit gestaag. Tegelijk zijn er zorgen over leveringszekerheid en qua klimaat, geopolitiek/logistiek en regelgeving. ▶️ idh.org/resources/in...

IDH, VNO-NCW, BZ, LVVN werken aan veerkracht en duurzaamheid van de Nederlandse handel. De handel en #leveringszekerheid van 13 sectoren is in kaart gebracht, als basis voor actie. De gevolgen van #klimaatverandering voor #koffie & de prijzen in de winkel zijn volop nieuws. idh.org/resources/in...

idh.org/resources/in... In kaart gebracht: Handel en Leveringszekerheid van de Nederlandse agrofood sector

Leidse Hofjes Festival

20 out of 143 countries (26%) have both circular and bioeconomy strategies, but only two — Estonia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands — have integrated them. @unctad.bsky.social publication maps 143 national strategies. ▶️ ow.ly/WsvN50W1ZkX

🌍The Netherlands is extending its support to boost compliance with international food safety, animal and plant health standards in developing economies. Mark Jacobs, Director International Trade @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social signed the #STDF agreement at @wto.org. www.wto.org/english/news...

The World Benchmarking Alliance and IDH host a webinar on living wages. You are welcome to join 🔻 www.worldbenchmarkingalliance.org/news/webinar...

We organiseren als IDH met VNO-NCW, BZ en LVVN een conferentie over leveringszekerheid en duurzaamheid van de handel in voedsel en landbouwproducten. De handel staat onder grote druk en weerbaarheid vergt actie en samenwerking. www.idhsustainabletrade.com/news/30-juni...

💜🌈On #IDAHOT our hearts go out to LGBTIQ+ people around the world who face discrimination, exclusion, or violence - simply for being who they are. 🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves, with love, dignity, and pride. We stand together for equality and human rights for all 🫶.

Blue sky over Holland

As IDH, we are honoured and pleased to cooperate with the @ilo.org on advancing living wages. Great that the Office and tripartite ILO-membership are developing a dedicated work programme, to promote the implemenation of the guidance on living wages. www.ilo.org/resource/new...

Ceramics exposition in Ariana museum, Geneva

Reciprocal tariffs, currently on pause, risk devastating vulnerable economies, while doing little to reduce US trade deficits or boost revenue collection. For 36 of the 57 affected trading partners, reciprocal tariffs would generate less than 1% of US tariff revenues. More ▶️ ow.ly/gASN50VzPxN

We need to avoid a tit for tat tarrif war. This will be destructive for the global economy. Please click on the link to read my press release.

“The WTO Secretariat is closely monitoring and analysing the measures announced by the United States on April 2, 2025." Read the full statement by Director-General @noiweala.bsky.social.

“And we will continue to build bridges with all those that like us care about fair and rules-based trade as the basis for shared prosperity.”

Here's a shot of the reciprocals for the major trading partners. Except Canada and Mexico aren't mentioned. Presumably planning something extra special for them.

Bear's Den, Carré Amsterdam What a great performance again!

#Geneva (Cour de Saint-Pierre) etchings by Jacqueline van der Grijn at @haagsekunstkring.bsky.social or contact: www.jacquelinevandergrijn.com

Without biodiversity, there would be no food. Biodiversity depends on how we manage our agrifood systems and take care of nature. Our future depends on biodiversity! #EarthHour

Nederlandse #handel in landbouwgoederen 2024: import 3 van 3 Bron: @w-u-r.bsky.social @cbsstatistiek.bsky.social

Nederlandse #handel in landbouwgoederen 2024: export 2 van 3 Bron: @w-u-r.bsky.social @cbsstatistiek.bsky.social

Nederlandse #handel in landbouwgoederen 2024 1 van 3 Bron: @w-u-r.bsky.social @cbsstatistiek.bsky.social

Congratulations to the new participants of the World Trade Organization 🇳🇱 Netherlands Talent Programme! A dynamic group of young professionals from around the world has officially kicked off their journey @wto.org Wishing this talented group great success! More info ⤵️: www.wto.org/english/news...

🇳🇱 Amb. Paul Bekkers has the honour to co-chair the @ilo.org 353rd Governing Body in Geneva, bringing together governments, employers, and workers discussing important topics such as #ILO support to the Palestinian Territories and to Lebanon, ILO action on fair migration and collective bargaining.

#Geneva (Cour de Saint-Pierre) etchings by Jacqueline van der Grijn at @haagsekunstkring.bsky.social or contact: www.jacquelinevandergrijn.com

We deeply regret the US tariffs imposed on Europe. Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers. Today Europe takes strong but proportionate countermeasures. We remain ready to engage in dialogue ↓

Global goods trade appeared to remain steady in the fourth quarter of 2024 and looked set to continue growing in the first months of 2025 as the WTO Goods Trade Barometer ticked up to 102.8, nearly unchanged from the previous reading of 102.7 from last December. More: bit.ly/41Z8sWl

DE PAPIEREN REIS Expositie van 5 maart - 30 maart Met werk van o.a.   Jacqueline van der Grijn “Pompeji, duiven” Ets, aquatint 30 x 30 cm  #expositie #denhaag #haagsekunstkring #denneweg #tentoonstelling #kunstenaars #art #kunst #thistishehague #thelocalexpat #galerie #museumkwartier #thehague

New platform, same mission: making trade work for everyone. The WTO is now on Bluesky. We’re here to connect, share, and discuss how global trade can be smoother, more predictable, and accessible to all.

Trotse eigenaar geworden van een hopplant. Helemaal goed en mooi dat de brouwerij 'm blijft gebruiken om lekker #bier te brouwen, met al evenzo lokale gerst in een duurzaam brouwhuis.

At the 5th UN Oceans Forum, co-chair WTO #FisheriesFund committee Commerijn Plomp outlined in panel discussion #WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. The Fisheries Fund is ready to support developing countries in implementing the agreement for sustainable fisheries and healthier oceans! 🌍🐟