Perspectives From Africa on Trade and Sustainability Priorities and Interests

Perspectives From Africa on Trade and Sustainability Priorities and Interests
A Synergies series, curated by TESS.
This series aims to integrate and amplify perspectives from across the African continent in discussions on international trade and sustainability, with a view to positively contributing to agenda-setting and inclusive cooperation.

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From Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Transition-Ready Refineries: A WTO Policy Pathway for Africa

A performance-conditioned transition instrument should be considered for African refinery transition strategies,

Cecilia Wandiga 13 May 2026

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Industrial Policies in Central Africa: Reimagining International Cooperation for Sustainable Development

Targeted industrial policies can power green industrialization and deliver for growth and employment in Central Africa.

Henri Kouam 07 May 2026

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Three Priorities to Advance Africa’s Sustainability Agenda in the Global Trading System

The strategy to advance the agenda should be based on a proactive and regional coordinated approach.

Jean-Bertrand Azapmo 23 April 2026

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An Equitable Trade Climate Agenda: Rewiring Systemic Policy, Governance, and Knowledge Gaps for Equity

Multilateral regimes must actively shape outcomes that support sustainable development and just transitions.

Shimukunku Manchishi, Trishant Dev, Avantika Goswami, & Rudrath Avinashi 17 April 2026

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For a Just Transition, Trade Cooperation Should Focus on Areas of Highest Impact for Both Climate and Development

The intersection of trade and climate is the new frontier of our global economic system.

Amina Mohamed 04 December 2025

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Trading Africa’s Green Minerals at a Crossroads: A Call for Regional Coordination

There is an opportunity to recalibrate Africa's role in global trade, climate action, and green industrialization.

Marit Y. Kitaw & Yasmin Ismail 30 October 2025

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Resilient by Design: Reimagining Trade for Climate Justice in Africa and Beyond

Policymakers should introduce new trade rules that support low-carbon transitions in Africa and across the Global South.

Saliem Fakir 19 August 2025

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Advancing a Trade and Sustainable Development Agenda for African, Caribbean, and Pacific States

On a trade and sustainable development agenda and green industrialization partnerships for OACPS states.

Junior Lodge 25 March 2025

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Why Regional Initiatives Are Key to Addressing the Catastrophic Risks of Climate Change and Underdevelopment

On Africa as an example of regional initiatives in driving the global trade and climate agenda.

Kennedy Mbeva 17 March 2025

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Voluntary Carbon Markets – Unfinished Business From COP28

The unfinished business of establishing a regulatory framework for carbon markets could provide a new frontier.