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

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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.

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

Delivering Technology Where It’s Needed

A summary of key takeaways from a LeadIT/TESS roundtable on technology co-development for a just climate transition.

11 June 2024
Dialogue

Technology Co-Development and Trade for Just Industry Transitions to Net Zero for Heavy Industry

The roundtable explored options on technology co-development for a just and equitable industry transition on climate.

06 May 2024
Expert View

Critical Minerals Initiatives for Green Supply Chains: How Multilateralism Can Help

Addressing the global issue of critical minerals supply chains properly requires multilateral action.

Henry Gao, Weihuan Zhou, & Victor Crochet 15 March 2024
Expert View

How to Avoid Potential Friction in Future Trade in Climate Technologies

There are avenues for cooperation within the WTO and beyond on future low-carbon technology trade.

Brad McDonald & Scott Vaughan 22 February 2024
Publication - Policy Brief

Addressing the Climate Technology Gap Through Effective Technology Transfer

On pathways to enhance international cooperation on the transfer of climate-related technologies.

Vicente Paolo Yu 13 December 2023
Expert View

Addressing the Climate Technology Gap in Developing Countries Through Effective Technology Transfer

On enhanced international cooperation arrangements to foster effective technology transfer for climate action.

Vicente Paolo Yu 13 December 2023
Expert View

Five Suggestions to Reframe Discussions on Environmental Goods, Services, and Technologies at the WTO

On the need for a new inclusive approach that fosters benefits for developing countries.

Christophe Bellmann 06 November 2023
Dialogue

Fostering Access to and Transfer of Environmental Technologies: Trade-Related Policies and Incentives

Virtual roundtable discussion on fostering access to and transfer of environmental technologies.

28 April 2022
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Synergies Series

Reviving Multilateralism

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

Climate and Trade

Trade Cooperation and the Climate Crisis: Where Can the Trading System Contribute?