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

Publication - Compilation

Reiving 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 10 September 2024
Dialogue

WTO Public Forum Session - Addressing Environmentally Harmful Agricultural Subsidies Through the WTO

The public forum session will explore options to tackle environmentally harmful agriculture subsidies through the WTO.

02 September 2024
News - News

New Statement from 35 WTO Members on Addressing Fisheries Subsidies: Remarks by Minister Symmonds of Barbados

The statement affirms support for the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies as soon as possible.

28 June 2024
Dialogue

Fostering International Trade Cooperation on Environmentally Harmful Agricultural Subsidies

The dialogue explored possible approaches and pathways to address environmentally harmful agricultural subsidies.

21 June 2024
Expert View

Promoting Sustainability Through Reforming Subsidies for Agriculture in the WTO

The WTO can catalyse momentum towards a more sustainable and equitable global agricultural system.

Christophe Bellmann, Clara Brandi, Umberto Celli Junior, Carolyn Deere Birkbeck, & Peter Draper 13 June 2024
Expert View

Practical First Steps Towards Comprehensive Subsidy Reform

There is an urgent need for WTO members to embrace subsidy reform, starting with generating a robust analytical base.

Ken Ash, Anthony Cox, & Peter Draper 29 May 2024
News - News

TESS Contributes to WTO Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Initiative Meeting

At the meeting, we presented a set of options for inclusive collective action at the WTO on fossil fuel subsidy reform.

29 May 2024
Expert View

The WTO Can Help Reform Subsidies to Fossil Fuels That Propel the Climate Crisis

As the world seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, the WTO could expand its role on fossil fuel subsidy reform.

Peter Wooders 22 May 2024
Dialogue

Green Subsidies, Trade, and Sustainable Development: Priorities for Enhanced International Cooperation on Financing Sustainability

TESS hosted a roundtable to share perspectives on enhanced international cooperation on financing sustainability

07 May 2024
Publication - Policy Brief

Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform: Options for Inclusive Collective Action at the World Trade Organization

On how collective action in support of fossil fuel subsidy reform priorities could be taken forward at the WTO.

Peter Wooders 22 April 2024
News - News

TESS Contributes to Working Group Meetings of the WTO Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions

TESSD deliberations should move towards specific discussions on options for collective action and concrete results.

17 April 2024
Expert View

Reshaping WTO Subsidy Rules for a Sustainable Future

A fundamental regearing of World Trade Organization subsidy rules offers the potential for transformative change.

Daniel C. Esty & Elena Cima 08 April 2024
Expert View

Transparency is Vital to Sustain State Support for the Clean Energy Transition

A free-for-all between governments able to afford subsidies to mitigate climate change has arisen.

Simon J. Evenett & Fernando Martin 22 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
Dialogue - News - News

Launch of International Expert Group on Environmentally Harmful Agricultural Subsidies

TESS has mobilized leading international experts on agriculture and sustainability for this expert group.

08 February 2024
Dialogue

Green Industrial Subsidies and Climate Action: Does the International Subsidy Rulebook Need an Environmental Exception?

Bruegel and TESS hosted an informal expert roundtable to share views on a potential green subsidy exception.

07 December 2023
Dialogue

Green Industrial Subsidies and Sustainable Development: Prospects for Enhanced International Cooperation

TESS-hosted informal roundtable on perspectives on green industrial subsidies and sustainable development.

07 December 2023
Publication - Policy Brief

Trade and Sustainability in the Agricultural Sector: Options for Multilateral Trade Cooperation

Analysis of the complex relationship between trade and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Christophe Bellmann 13 December 2022
Dialogue

Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Subsidies

Roundtable discussion on environmental impacts of production and trade-distorting agriculture support.

27 September 2022
Dialogue

Informal Meeting of Developing Countries on Trade, Environment, and Sustainable Development

TESS hosts a series of informal discussions among delegates on trade, environment, and sustainable development.

22 March 2022