RCEP trade agreement and the future of multilateralism The future of trade is under threat from rising protectionism, and prevailing narratives about the end of globalization The RCEP trade agreement is a beacon for the future of multilateralism – led by regional middle powers like ASEAN It underscores the importance of regional cooperation in an increasingly interconnected and disrupted world
Emissions in trade: Where are they and how do we measure them? Emissions embedded in trade are all greenhouse gas emissions that are generated to produce internationally traded goods These emissions account for around 23% of all global emissions, highlighting climate co-dependence between countries We outline how different trade policy measures are tackling emissions in trade and what more can be done
Discover the must-read global trade news from the past month | World . . . Discover What is the World Economic Forum doing on trade facilitation? It aims to help governments in developing and least developed countries implement the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement by bringing together governments and businesses to identify opportunities to address delays and unnecessary red-tape at borders