For inclusive international cooperation and action on trade and sustainability
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Our Work Themes
Our work is organized around four core themes, reflecting the triple planetary crises of climate change, nature loss, and pollution, with a cross-cutting emphasis on inclusive trade-related cooperation that supports sustainable development.
Our Work Policy Areas
Our work responds to evolving and emerging policy developments, both through and alongside our thematic work. Here is a sample of the policy areas we currently focus on.
Initiatives
Alongside our work on thematic priorities and policy areas, we are engaged in several initiatives that reflect cross-cutting priorities or respond to strategic policy opportunities.
TESS at the World Trade Organization
TESS at the World Trade Organization
Supporting inclusive cooperation on trade, environment, and sustainable development at the World Trade Organization.
TESS and the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
TESS and the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
Supporting the achievement of a treaty that strengthens the international cooperation needed to end plastic pollution.
International Expert Groups
International Expert Groups
TESS mobilizes international expert groups for guidance on issues at the interface of trade and sustainability.
Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate
TESS hosts the Secretariat of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate.
Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade
TESS serves as the anchor organization of the joint Secretariat of the Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade.
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