22 Sep 2026
Trade and Environment
Trade-related measures aimed at protecting and preserving the environment are fundamental in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
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Organizations
Multilateral Environmental Agreements
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
CITES
Experts
Carolyn Deere Birkbeck
Carolyn Deere Birkbeck is a Senior Researcher at the Graduate Institute’s Global Governance Centre and Director of the Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS).
Christophe Bellmann
Christophe Bellmann is the Head of Policy Analysis and Strategy at the Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS).
Jean-Marie Paugam
Jean-Marie Paugam is Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Matthias Knappe
Matthias Knappe is the Head of Fibres in the Textiles and Clothing Unit at the International Trade Center (ITC).Events
Conference
Briefing on the 81st Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee | SC81
08 Oct 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30
International Environment House I & Online | Webex
CITES, GEN
Conference
Launch of 2026 Swiss Academies’ Report | Commodity Trade and Sustainable Development
13 Oct 2026 | 18:30 – 20:30
Maison de la Paix | Room S12
IHEID, IGF, SCNAT
Consultation
2nd Dialogue, From Resolution to Action: Advancing Circularity and Material Efficiency Across Minerals and Metals Value Chains
14 Oct 2026 | 09:00 – 10:30
WIPO | Room NB.0 197 & Online
UNEP
Conference
TESS Annual Conference on Trade, Climate, and Sustainable Development (TCSD) 2026
15 – 16 Oct 2026
Villa Barton
TESS
Body Meeting
17th Session of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development
22 – 23 Oct 2026
Palais des Nations | Council Chamber
UNCTAD
Virtual
Addressing the supply and trade of mercury not in compliance with the Convention | Minamata Online
24 Nov 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00
Online | Webex
Minamata Convention
Virtual
Review of Implementation of Article 7 on Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining | Minamata Online
26 Nov 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00
Online | Webex
Minamata Convention
Learning
Online Course
Green Industrial Policy: Promoting Competitiveness and Structural Transformation
UNEP, UNITAR, UNIDO, PAGE, UN CC:Learn
Publications
Jobs
Professional
Programme Officer – Environment Programme, with a focus on conservation in Brazil and neighbouring countries
12 Oct 2026
Oak Foundation