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Our dialogues, publications, and other activities on evolving and emerging policy developments in the area of standards and regulations.

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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

Protecting Forests Through Sustainable Supply Chains: A Future Role for the WTO?

For an informal dialogue on trade and environmentally sustainable forests and agricultural commodities at the WTO.

Brendan Vickers 05 March 2024
Expert View

The Governance of Trade as if a Healthy Planet Really Mattered

For the redesign of a trade regime placed at the service of a healthy, balanced, and equitable planetary community.

Mark Halle 29 February 2024
News - News

TESS Issues Statement at WTO Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions Plenary Meeting

The co-sponsors of the TESSD initiative continue work, with governments gearing up for the 13th Ministerial Conference.

08 February 2024
Expert View

Achieving an Inclusive Circular Economy: The Role of the Harmonized System of Codes

On facilitating the transition to a circular economy that supports sustainable development.

Jack Barrie & Gael Grooby 19 December 2023
Publication - Policy Paper

Standards and Related Initiatives in International Cooperation to End Plastic Pollution: Mapping and State of Play

On the role that international cooperation on standards can play in supporting global efforts to end plastic pollution.

Carolyn Deere Birkbeck, Mahesh Sugathan, Sophie Boinnard, Valeriia Grekova, & Belinda Cleeland 28 September 2023
Publication - Policy Paper

Sustainability Standards and Requirements for Agriculture: International Trade Considerations

On the evolving landscape of sustainability requirements for agriculture and related international trade considerations

UNEP & ITC 13 September 2023
Expert View

The Case for a Global Triangle Forum at the WTO

On a Global Triangle Forum to foster dialogue and cooperation on trade, environment, and development at the WTO.

Pascal Lamy, Geneviève Pons, Colette van der Ven, & Claudia Azevedo 12 September 2023
Dialogue

Roundtable on Trade and Sustainability Requirements and Standards in Agriculture: Options for Enhanced International Cooperation

UNEP, ITC, & TESS convened an informal roundtable on trade & sustainability requirements & standards in agriculture

23 May 2023
Dialogue

Roundtable on Trade and Deforestation: Options for Enhanced and Inclusive International Cooperation

UNEP & TESS convened this informal roundtable as part of our sustainable agriculture and trade roundtable series.

28 April 2023
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Synergies Series

Reviving Multilateralism

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