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Future of Food
To counter the COVID-19 recession, we need to invest in food systems
The COVID-19 pandemic delivered terrible shocks to the food industry but International cooperation overcame initial protectionist measures in the global food trade. The international comm...
International Trade and Investment
Trade barriers are slowing plastic-pollution action. Here’s how to fix this
Governments and firms must collaborate to scale the circular economy at a global level.
COVID-19
Why the evolution of supply chains is picking up speed in Asia-Pacific
Trade tensions between the US and China and the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted that today’s global supply chain model is increasingly untenable.
Future of Economic Progress
5 charts that show the worst may be over for coronavirus and global trade
The WTO says the worst-case scenario has been avoided for global trade, forecasting a smaller contraction for 2020 overall than it did in April.
International Trade and Investment
Free trade 'will not go away' - leaders and experts weigh in on trade in a post-COVID world
The Forum's Trade Multistakeholder Conversation focused on how to ensure international trade benefits humanity and the planet in the 21st century. Experts from Google, UPS and the Interna...
Fairer Economies
Six targets for trade in a post-COVID world
COVID-19 has added severe challenges to an international trade regime already strained by geopolitical, societal, economic and environmental tensions.
International Trade and Investment
COVID-19 is exacerbating the global trade finance gap
We need a rewiring of the international community's approach to supporting least developed countries to access international trade.
China
China is here to stay – and America isn’t going away
These two superpowers will dominate geopolitics for the rest of this century. Other countries must learn how to navigate their rivalry.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What are the biggest risks to society in the next 18 months?
It's important to look at the biggest risks to society following COVID-19. These include the economic, societal and geopolitical problems that could emerge.
Climate Change
The world's largest shipping company is setting up a research center to decarbonize the industry
The world's largest shipping company Maersk has announced it will set up a $60 million research center to reduce carbon emissions in the industry.
COVID-19
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of being able to react and adapt to weather situations of uncertainty.
Globalization 4.0
5 ways to advance digital trade in the post-COVID world
COVID-19 has accelerated adoption of digital tech, highlighting the need to modernize digital trade rules and buck the trend of digital protectionism.
International Trade and Investment
Can governments agree on global data flows? Here are 6 recommendations
Ensuring the relationship between openness and trust in data flows is mutually reinforcing will help strengthen international cooperation
International Trade and Investment
Trade in digital services is booming. Here’s how we can unleash its full potential
Cross-border trade in digital services such as videoconferencing and entertainment is booming, but there are still too many barriers limiting its reach.
International Trade and Investment
5 reasons why the role of WTO Director-General matters
The Director-General has important role in advancing global trade and cooperation – and with the organization under threat, a chance to make a difference.