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Fostering inclusive international cooperation on trade and trade policies to support global efforts to end plastic pollution.

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Synergies

Welcome to Synergies, the TESS blog dedicated to promoting inclusive policy dialogue at the intersection of trade, environment, and sustainable development.

Expert View

Trading Our Way Out of Plastic Pollution: The Role of Sustainable Substitutes and Alternatives

Trade can play a key role in the transition to non-plastic substitutes and alternatives produced from natural resources.

Lorenzo Formenti & Henrique Pacini 28 November 2024
News - Newsletter

TESS at INC-5

At INC-5, TESS is supporting an ambitious treaty that strengthens the cooperation needed to tackle the plastics crisis.

21 November 2024
Publication - Briefing Note

Considerations for Ensuring the Protection of Human Health Through International Cooperation in the Global Plastics Treaty: Building on the Chair’s Third Non-Paper

High-level reflections on areas that members could consider for ensuring the protection of human health in the treaty.

TESS 15 November 2024
Dialogue

The Work of the WTO Dialogue on Plastic Pollution: Insights and Reflections for the INC Process

This webinar shared insights from the WTO Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and opportunities for cooperation.

06 November 2024
Dialogue

Road to Busan | Plastics Treaty Talks: Updates and the View to the Finish Line

This event provided an overview on the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5).

04 October 2024
News - News

TESS Issues Statement at WTO Dialogue on Plastic Pollution Meeting

The WTO Dialogue on Plastic Pollution continues work, with governments looking towards concrete and effective outcomes.

23 September 2024
Publication - Compilation

Reviving Multilateralism: From Vision to Action on Trade and Sustainability at the WTO

A compilation of expert views published in Synergies and curated by TESS.

TESS 12 September 2024
News - News

DDG Paugam Calls for New Approaches to Promote Action on Trade and Environment

Opening remarks of WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam at the opening plenary of Geneva Trade Week.

11 September 2024
Expert View

WTO at a “Crossroads” in Addressing Trade and Climate Nexus

The cause of the environment will oblige the WTO to invent new forms of trade commitments and global cooperation.

Jean-Marie Paugam 03 September 2024
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Synergies Series

Reviving Multilateralism

From Vision to Action on Trade and Sustainability at the WTO.

Climate and Trade

Addressing the Climate Crisis and Supporting Climate-Resilient Development: Where Can the Trading System Contribute?