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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development at COP28: Bridging Trade and Climate


Media Alert
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UNCTAD/PRESS/MA/2023/010
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development at COP28: Bridging Trade and Climate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 November 2023

From 30 November to 12 December 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).

At COP28, the UN trade body, led by Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan will spotlight the critical connections between climate change and global trade and finance dynamics, bringing into sharp focus the profound climate-related economic inequalities between developed and developing countries.

UNCTAD will champion green trade and industrial strategies that not only accelerate the global pivot towards low-carbon energy but also ensure the transition is just and equitable for the most vulnerable.

UNCTAD will work with all partners to leverage the power of trade and finance in the fight against climate change.

Media representatives are invited to join UNCTAD at the Trade House pavilion from 1 to 12 December and follow events of Trade Day at COP 28 (04/12) in the Blue Zone.

Key highlights of Trade Day on 4 December:

  • Economic Implications: Gain insights into the profound economic disparities between developed and developing nations and the role of trade in addressing these challenges.
  • Green Trade Strategies: Sustainable trade and industrial strategies towards low-carbon energy.
  • Equitable Transition: Ensuring a just and equitable transition, with a specific emphasis on vulnerable communities.

Media Opportunities:

  • Exclusive interviews with UNCTAD experts
  • In-depth discussions on the trade and climate agenda
  • Access to key findings and reports

For media requests, please contact:

  • In Dubai: navarro@un.org, UNCTAD Chief of Communications, +41 76 283 17 63
  • In Geneva: huissoud@un.org , UNCTAD Press Officer, + 41 79 502 43 11

Location: Trade House Pavilion (download the map)

For more information, visit UNCTAD@COP28,  follow us on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Vimeo | Flickr | WhatsApp

Note: This advisory is subject to updates. Please check Website for the latest information.

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About UNCTAD

UNCTAD is the UN’s leading institution dealing with trade and development. It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964.

UNCTAD is part of the UN Secretariat and has a membership of 195 countries, one of the largest in the UN system. UNCTAD supports developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively.

We provide economic and trade analysis, facilitate consensus-building and offer technical assistance to help developing countries use trade, investment, finance and technology for inclusive and sustainable development.

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