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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · 7d

🌿 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · 12d

🌿 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · 14d

🌿 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · 17d

🌍 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
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Panel 2
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Panel 3
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Panel 4
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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · 17d

🌱 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Oct 1

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 29

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 26

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 26

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 26

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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 24

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 24

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 23

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 23

⚒️ 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

TESS - Securing a Sustainable Future for All: Critical Minerals, Industrial Policies, and the Role of Trade and Investment Frameworks

tessforum.org

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 18

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 16

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 15

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...

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌍 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌱 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

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 10

☕ 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.

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Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) @tessforum.bsky.social · Sep 10

⚖️ 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-...

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