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Pakistan: Accelerating green industrialization amid climate and economic shocks

Pakistan: Accelerating green industrialization amid climate and economic shocks

The South Asian nation requires urgent investment and international support to strengthen key economic sectors and enhance their climate resilience.

UNCTAD study shows trade’s untapped potential in climate action

UNCTAD study shows trade’s untapped potential in climate action

Trade policies can help countries catalyze progress towards their climate goals but remain underused in practice. Stronger global cooperation is necessary to change course.

Global trade expected to shrink by nearly 5% in 2023 amid geopolitical strains and shifting trade patterns

Global trade expected to shrink by nearly 5% in 2023 amid geopolitical strains and shifting trade patterns

Global trade is projected to end the year 5% down compared to 2022’s record level, shrinking by about $1.5 trillion to below $31 trillion, according to UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update.

Curbing the digital economy’s growing environmental footprint

Curbing the digital economy’s growing environmental footprint

Digital technologies offer climate solutions but carry environmental costs. A more sustainable digital transition is key to securing a better future for the planet.

Youth declaration urges action to green industries, reduce technical divides and reimagine education

Youth declaration urges action to green industries, reduce technical divides and reimagine education

UNCTAD's Youth Network will advocate the declaration's recommendations at various forums, including this year’s UN climate conference (COP28).

COP28: First-ever ‘Trade Day’ puts focus on trade in climate action

COP28: First-ever ‘Trade Day’ puts focus on trade in climate action

Global leaders at the UN climate summit outline a roadmap of trade policy options for a just and ambitious response to climate change.

Clean energy minerals: Developing countries must add value to capitalize on demand

Clean energy minerals: Developing countries must add value to capitalize on demand

An UNCTAD report on critical mineral trade flows in electric car battery value chains reveals market concentration and high value addition, offering opportunities for mineral-rich developing nations.

Leading international agencies form task force on net zero policy

Leading international agencies form task force on net zero policy

The focus of the task force will be to ensure the credibility and accountability of 1.5°C-aligned net zero emissions commitments by non-state actors.

Decarbonizing shipping: How to speed up the transition and ensure it’s fair

Decarbonizing shipping: How to speed up the transition and ensure it’s fair

Shipping is international in nature. A just and equitable transition is necessary as the sector eyes a low-carbon future with sustained economic growth.

Investing in the energy transition: Countries need more balanced policies

Investing in the energy transition: Countries need more balanced policies

New UNCTAD analysis examines incentives and disincentives for renewable energy investment worldwide and how developing countries can strategize.