Carolyn Deere Birkbeck

@wto.org @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @oecdtrade.bsky.social @oecd-env.bsky.social @ipcc.bsky.social

A valuable contribution to TESS Synergies by Arunabha Ghosh on the importance of cooperative, transparent, & equitable approaches as trade & climate policy become more interconnected. Ensuring that MSMEs, smallholders, & developing economies are part of the conversation is essential for progress.🌱

Important #COP30 message from the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate highlighting the importance of:

🌿A positive trade contribution to the global climate agenda.
🌿 Inclusive cooperation & collective action at the nexus of trade, climate, and sustainable development.

♻️Proud to share this new TESS publication series on Net Zero Pathways & Implications for Developing Countries, offering:

➡️ Excellent expert analysis on sectoral transformations shaping net-zero pathways & implications for developing countries.
➡️ Concrete suggestions on priorities for cooperation.

🌿 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!

These Synergies articles offer timely contributions to today’s #COP30 discussions on agriculture, food systems & security, & fisheries. The Synergies series has brought together an impressive range of expert voices exploring how international cooperation on trade can support climate & SDGs. 🌍

These @tessforum.bsky.social briefing notes from the Trade, Climate & Net Zero Pathways series offer insights on how climate impacts are reshaping agriculture and fisheries & what this means for trade and resilience – issues at the heart of today’s thematic discussions at @cop30brazil.bsky.social. 🌱

🌍 #COP30 is putting the global spotlight on the urgent need for accelerated action on the climate crisis.

In this Synergies article C Bellmann & I outline a seven-point global cooperation agenda on trade, climate, & sustainable development.

@tessforum.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social @wto.org

🌿 This short video captures the energy and shared purpose that shaped TCSD 2025 — and that continues to guide our work at #COP30. Trade cooperation is central to achieving ambitious, fair, and effective climate action, and to building the trust and partnerships needed for progress.

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

Affordable access to climate technologies will be decisive for achieving global climate goals — and for ensuring a just transition. Delighted that TESS will join colleagues from UNCTAD, IISD, and Youth Negotiators at #COP30 for this important exchange on how trade cooperation can contribute. 🌍

🌾 Delighted that @tessforum.bsky.social is collaborating with FACT Dialogue at #COP30 on this event on ways cooperation on trade can support sustainable agriculture, inclusive agri-food systems, and climate goals.

Delighted to 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”.

🌿So pleased that TESS Forum is working again with great colleagues at LeadIT on this #COP30 event on how trade & international cooperation can help deliver the technologies & partnerships needed for faster, equitable industrial decarbonization.

@tessforum.bsky.social @leadit.bsky.social

🌍 In this latest Synergies article Christophe Bellmann, Yasmin Ismail, Brian Kelly Nyaga, and I review options on how enhanced international cooperation could help foster coherence, transparency, and equity in the design and implementation of trade–climate measures.

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🌱 In this latest Synergies article, Marit Y. Kitaw and 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, and green industrialization.

🌿 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
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Panel 2
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Panel 3
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Panel 4
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🌍 New TESS Publication Series on Trade, Climate, and Net Zero Pathways

TESS at the WTO Public Forum and Geneva Trade Week 2025

🌍 Join us at the WTO Public Forum (17–18 Sep) & Geneva Trade Week (15–18 Sep), where TESS will be organizing and participating in a range of events on trade and sustainability!

📑 Full programme details, including registration information, are available on our website:
tessforum.org/latest/tess-...

🌍 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

🌱 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, 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 - Launch Event: Announcing The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics

📢 Launch of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics

On August 4, a new report will offer an up-to-date assessment of the links between health and plastic pollution.

Find out more and register ⤵️ tessforum.org/latest/launc...

TESS - Quarterly Update Issue 12

🗣️ It presents a brief round-up of recent and upcoming major international gatherings in which we are engaged. 🌍

🕮 Read the full update here👉 bit.ly/44d14Ii

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Pleased to share the 12th edition of the TESS Quarterly Update! 🌍✨

☀️The update provides a brief review of some key activities that TESS has pursued over the past months to help connect the dots & foster inclusive cooperation at the nexus of trade, environment, & sustainable development. 🌱

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📅 2 July
🕟 11:45
📍 WTO, Room D & Online

For more on the session: bit.ly/4lt4GLR

For the full #TradeandEnvironment program: t.co/fxzz5yzRNu

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