📢 New research from @pewtrusts.org says that #plasticpollution will more than double in 15 years without global action. TESS is committed to supporting a fair, effective, balanced, and ambitious #plasticstreaty. #UNEA #UNEA7 📘 Read: Breaking the Plastic Wave 2025: www.pew.org/en/research-...

NEW PUBLICATION 📢 NEW PUBLICATION: Ten years after the Paris Agreement, it is clear that there are no credible pathways to tackle the climate crisis without trade and trade policies aligned with the Paris Agreement objectives. 🔗 Read the full report: tessforum.org/latest/addre... #ParisAgreement10

🌐 How can int. trade be leveraged as a driver of low-carbon transformation & as an instrument for inclusive & just transitions? As global trade & climate policy become increasingly interconnected the need for inclusive, transparent, & science-based frameworks & cooperation is more urgent than ever.

🌱 Alongside #COP30, TESS and the FACT Dialogue co-hosted an event on the role international cooperation on trade, sustainable agriculture, & deforestation has to play in fostering inclusive and sustainable agri-food supply chains.

⚙️ Industrial decarbonization is essential for achieving global climate goals. During our #COP30 session with LeadIT, speakers reflected on how to strengthen cooperation in support of the participation of developing countries in low-carbon industrial value chains.

🌍 In case you missed it, the co-leads of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate (Ecuador, the EU, Kenya, & New Zealand) issued a message for this COP30. TESS is proud to serve as the Coalition's Secretariat!

🌍 Trade and climate policy were long treated as distinct, incompatible domains, yet international trade can serve as a powerful accelerator of global decarbonization. In this Synergies article Jorge Arbache shares his views on how trade can help accelerate global climate mitigation. bit.ly/4pp8cJh

🌍 Discussions during COP30 have highlighted the wide range of transformations taking place on the road to net zero, from agriculture, & industry, to oceans, forests, & finance. Contributions to the series examine issues relevant to many of COP30’s thematic areas. 🔗Full Series: bit.ly/4o7qayI

🌿 TESS is delighted to welcome Dominic Coppens as Senior Fellow on Trade, Climate & Sustainable Development. Dominic is a Professor of International Economic Law at Maastricht University and brings extensive experience in international trade and environmental law. Welcome on board!

1/4 🌱 Today’s COP30 thematic focus on agriculture, food systems, food security, and fisheries offers a timely opportunity to build on insights from our Synergies series directly relevant to today’s discussions.

🌱 As COP30 turns its focus to food, agriculture, fisheries, & equity, TESS highlights two sectoral briefing notes from our series on Trade, Climate & Net Zero Pathways. 🌾Agriculture by Christophe Bellmann ​​🔗 Read here: bit.ly/3JLhgJr 🐟Fisheries by U. Rashid Sumaila ​​🔗Read here: bit.ly/4oS7KU6

🌿 At #COP30 a key task for governments & stakeholders will be to forge a global cooperation agenda on trade, climate, & sustainable development. This Synergies article outlines a seven-point agenda that could be pursued at the WTO, UNFCCC, & other international fora. Article: bit.ly/47OfIpK

🌿 As #COP30 in Belém reaches the halfway point, a key challenge is for the trade and climate architectures to work together to drive climate action, resilience, and justice. This short video captures the spirit and messages of our TCSD panel on COP30. 🎥 bit.ly/4nURVKQ @cop30brazil.bsky.social

Hot off the press, @trademinclimate.bsky.social just released a brochure highlighting a sample of collaborative actions taken by Coalition Members to advance cooperation at the nexus of trade, climate, and sustainable development. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/3LL5QWt

🌍 Alongside COP30, TESS, UN Trade & Development (UNCTAD), International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), & Youth Negotiators will host a session “Affordable Access to Technologies Vital to Achieving Climate Goals.” 🗓️ 15 November 2025 | 09:00-09:45 (BRT) More information: bit.ly/47CXglo

Our Executive Director @carolyndeere.bsky.social will be speaking today at a webinar co-hosted by ODI Global & Trade Negotiations Investment Forum on “Bridging climate and trade policy: Africa’s road from ACS2 to COP30 and MC14”. 🧵1/3

🌿 Alongside COP30, TESS and the FACT Dialogue will host a session on “Fostering International Cooperation on Trade, Sustainable Agriculture, & Deforestation: The Importance of Smallholder Inclusion in Sustainable Agri-Food Chains.” 🗓️ 15 November | 15:30–16:30 (BRT) More information: bit.ly/3WTF8gO

⚙️ Join us live at #COP30 with LeadIT Alongside COP30, TESS and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) will host a session on industrial decarbonisation. 🗓️ 14 November | 15:00–16:00 (BRT) More information: bit.ly/4867wCB @leadit.bsky.social @wipo.int @afphafrica.bsky.social l

🌍 In this latest Synergies article Christophe Bellmann, Carolyn Birkbeck, Yasmin Ismail, & Brian K. Nyaga review options on how international cooperation could help foster greater coherence, transparency, & equity in the design and implementation of trade-climate measures. 💡 Article: bit.ly/4qOztpZ

🌍 In this latest Synergies article, Marit Y. Kitaw & Yasmin Ismail share their views on how Africa can leverage its growing strategic importance in the critical minerals market to promote value addition, regional economic diversification, & green industrialization. Read the article: bit.ly/47CTQ0B

🌿 In this latest Synergies article, Alfonso Medinilla of ECDPM shares his views on how developing countries can navigate the EU’s evolving green trade architecture, & engage more proactively to shape their implementation. 💡 Article: bit.ly/47socCP @amedinil.bsky.social @ecdpm.org @ec.europa.eu

🌿 That’s a wrap on TCSD 2025! TCSD 2025 brought together a wide range of experts, policymakers, & partners for two days of rich exchanges. A big thank you to all speakers, participants, & partners for contributing to an inspiring conference. 🌍 Panel recordings bit.ly/47nZeV5 Photos bit.ly/4obEgQK

🌿 In this latest Synergies article, drawing on insights from LeadIT and SEI's recently published report, Aaron Maltais & Timothy Suljada explore how cooperation on industrial policy can build shared opportunities for green transformation. Synergies article bit.ly/4owSM5b SEI report bit.ly/47DTTKI

🌍 The first edition of the TESS Annual Conference on Trade, Climate, & Sustainable Development (TCSD) will take place next week (23–24/10). Several sessions will be open to the public, see details below. Panel 1 bit.ly/42Pv1wT Panel 2 bit.ly/4hjCdqU Panel 3 bit.ly/3Jdmu0a Panel 4 bit.ly/3LkUqZe

🌱 In this latest Synergies article, Anthony Cox, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ecologic Institute, shares his views on how countries can pursue non-subsidy, trade-related incentives that help drive more equitable, resilient, and low-emission food systems. 💡 Read the article: bit.ly/4osw7XO

🌍 During Geneva Trade Week 2025, TESS launched a compilation of sectoral briefing notes: “Trade, climate, and net zero pathways: Scenarios and implications for developing countries and climate-resilient development.” 🔗 Explore the series here: bit.ly/3IFbjx7 #TradeAndSustainability #NetZero #GTW25

🌍 At the WTO Public Forum TESS, in partnership with WWF, was pleased to launch a new discussion paper: “Accelerating Progress on Nature, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development in a Shifting International Trading System.” 🔗Paper: bit.ly/46uu0N0 🎥 Watch the session: bit.ly/48sxu4b

🌍 Day 3 of Geneva Trade Week Annual Stakeholder Roundtable Breakfast on Trade, Climate, & Sustainable Development, bringing together experts & stakeholders to exchange views on pathways for international cooperation at the nexus of trade, climate, & sustainable development. 📸 Patrick Anderseck

🌍 At last week’s WTO Public Forum, Brazil’s COP30 President-Designate, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, announced Belém’s flagship initiative on climate change and trade: the Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT). Read the Ambassador’s full speech here: bit.ly/3VzmPwT

🌍 New briefing note: Digital Transformation – Trade, Climate, and Net Zero Pathways: Scenarios and Implications for Developing Countries and Climate-Resilient Development by Yasmin Ismail and Nadira Bayat. 📖 Read the full publication here: bit.ly/46CyfVx

Last week, TESS was delighted to host a reception on the opening day of #GenevaTradeWeek 2025. Since our creation, TESS has been fortunate to work with colleagues and partners from around the world. This reception was our way of thanking and bringing these communities together. 📸 Patrick Anderseck

🌍 On 15 September, TESS was pleased to help open #GenevaTradeWeek 2025 with two timely discussions on the future of trade & sustainability. Thanks to our partners at the Geneva Trade Platform, the Geneva Graduate Institute, and all speakers and participants. 📸 Patrick Anderseck

🌍 New briefing note: Fostering Enhanced International Cooperation on Trade-Related Measures with Climate Objectives at the World Trade Organization 📖 Read the full publication here: bit.ly/46SlYO6

🌍 Wrapping up an inspiring week in Geneva Last week TESS had the privilege of contributing to Geneva Trade Week 2025 and the WTO Public Forum 2025, engaging with partners and stakeholders on how trade can better support sustainable development. 📸 Photos by Patrick Anderseck

⚒️ In this Synergies article, Ieva Baršauskaitė (IISD) & Isabelle Ramdoo (IGF) share their views on how industrial ambitions, climate urgency, & geopolitical strategy are shaping the governance of critical minerals. 📖 Article: bit.ly/46xw85v @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social @economies.iisd.org @iisd.org

🌍 Launch of TESS–WWF Discussion Paper ‘Accelerating Progress on Nature, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development in a Shifting International Trading System´ 📖 Read the paper here: bit.ly/47J48hs

🌍 Launch of TESS publication on ‘Trade, climate, and net zero pathways: Scenarios and implications for developing countries and climate resilient development’ Thank you to the authors of the briefing notes for their valuable insights and expertise. 📖 Explore the series here: bit.ly/4mjyaMj

Today, the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force, the first multilateral trade agreement with environmental sustainability at its core. This reflects over 25 years of persistence & collaboration by WTO members, international orgs, civil society & countless experts. bit.ly/46Eyv7G

As the G20 Bioeconomy Initiative advances discussions on pathways for a sustainable bioeconomy, TESS is pleased to share our new briefing note “Fostering a Sustainable Bioeconomy: The Role of International Cooperation on Trade” 🌱 📖 Read the briefing note here: tessforum.org/latest/foste...

TESS was pleased to take part in the World Resources Forum in Geneva last week. Executive Director @carolyndeere.bsky.social moderated the plenary session exploring how trade & cooperation can advance secure, sustainable, & equitable critical mineral supply chains for the clean energy transition.

🌍 TESS at the WTO Public Forum On Thursday 18 September, TESS and WWF will co-organize the session: Trade Agendas for Nature, Climate, & Sustainable Development 📖 Event details: bit.ly/4pzECSr @wwf.eu @wwf.org.uk @wwf.panda.org

🌱 TESS at Geneva Trade Week, Discussion on Trade & Positive Incentives for Sustainable Agriculture On Thursday 18 September, TESS, in partnership with WWF-UK, will convene a private breakfast discussion on emerging issues in trade and sustainable agriculture. @wwf.org.uk

☕ TESS at Geneva Trade Week, Stakeholder Roundtable Breakfast on Trade, Climate & Sustainable Development On 17/09 TESS will convene its annual stakeholder breakfast alongside the WTO Public Forum. This is a private event and participation is by invitation only.

⚖️ TESS at Geneva Trade Week, Study Group on Trade Policy Reform On Tuesday 16 September, TESS will host a private meeting of the Study Group on Reforming Subsidy and Industrial Policy Rules for a Sustainable Future. 📖 Learn more about the Study Group: tessforum.org/latest/tess-...

TESS @ Geneva Trade Week, Expert Roundtable on the Transition to Net Zero 16/09 TESS will convene an event on Trade & the Transition to Net Zero: Scenarios and Pathways for Climate Resilient Development in Key Sectors Event bit.ly/46idX3v Register bit.ly/42icCs7 Publication series bit.ly/4nm9qnx

💧TESS at Geneva Trade Week On Tuesday 16 September, TESS together with @chathamhouse.org & the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, TESS will convene an expert roundtable on Water, Trade, and Sustainable Development. 📖Event Details: bit.ly/48a5zpb 🔗Register Here: bit.ly/466mwQh

♻️ TESS at Geneva Trade Week, Expert Roundtable on Circular Economy (16/09) TESS, UNCTAD, WEF, Circular Innovation Lab, & the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are convening a session on key aspects of the trade & circular economy interface. 📖 Event details: bit.ly/4gfBYgj 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3HS8zvX

🌱 TESS at Geneva Trade Week, Expert Roundtable on Agriculture & Trade On Monday 15 September, TESS will convene the expert roundtable: Fostering Opportunities for Cooperation on Sustainable Agriculture and Trade: So, How Do We Get There? 📖 Event details: bit.ly/4mi8Lmo 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4m9n8cC

🌍 TESS at Geneva Trade Week, Opening Plenary On Monday 15 September, TESS will open #GenevaTradeWeek 2025 with the plenary: Taking the Pulse on the Trade and Sustainability Agenda: Where to Next for International Cooperation? 📖 Event details: bit.ly/466NrtO 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nkzwan

Moderating the plenary session, @carolyndeere.bsky.social of @tessforum.bsky.social underscores that in the face of growing demand for minerals and metals for the energy transition, trade, supply chain and trade corporations will play a key role in shaping sustainability.