Climate Change

It's time to bring together global trade and climate action and let them help each other

An aerial view of vehicles submerged in flood waters along the South Platte River near Greenley, Colorado September 14, 2013.  Farming communities along the South Platte River were ordered to evacuate ahead of a predicted surge in the flooding which may have claimed a fifth life and has left many still unaccounted for, according to authorities. Picture taken September 14, 2013.   REUTERS/John Wark  (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) - TM4E99F0S4401

The world’s climate change strategy and the global trading system are both in need fresh momentum. Image: REUTERS/John Wark

Richard Samans
Director of Research, International Labour Organization (ILO)
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