Policymakers the world over are grappling with how to design and implement genuinely sustainable green policies that maximise the benefits of trade. Doing so requires thinking beyond purely economic and environmental considerations and engaging with dimensions of equity, innovation and transparency. This panel explores the intersection of trade, development, and environmental issues through these lenses.
In this panel, experts will provide insights into decolonising trade laws, policies, and practices toward a more inclusive global economy that more equitably shares the benefits of trade. The panel will address crucial issues such as protection of indigenous knowledge, equitable participation of marginalised actors, and how the digitalisation of international trade can increase transparency and accountability toward accessibility and participation of low-developed economies.
The discussions will cover prevalent gaps in policies, rules, and principles established by various WTO Members operating in different economic spheres, and offer innovative and practical solutions.
Please note that as this event will be held at the World Trade Organization it will be limited to those who have registered for the WTO Public Forum.
Speakers:
- Ms. Ana Balcazar-Moreno, Research Associate, Global Health Center and Global Governance Center, Geneva Graduate Institute,
- Dr. Moises Covarrubias,
- Dr. Jan Yves Remy, Director, Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services, University of West Indies (Moderator),
- Ms. Miriam Rebecca Ouma, Associate, Adroit Law, and
- Mr. Marios Tokas, Research Fellow, .
Special thanks:
The organizers extend their gratitude to the University of Cambridge, the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law, and global experts for their support, particularly:
- Professor Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger
- Professor Meredith A. Crowley
- Dr Markus Gehring
- Maeve E. McDermott
- Ricardo Meléndez-Ortiz
- Matheus Frederico Paes Garcia
- Tejas Rao
- Wisdom Kana
- Elred Lawrence
