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From 21 to 24 May 2024, in Bridgetown, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados will organize the first United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum. Policymakers, industry leaders and practitioners will discuss innovative solutions to tackle transport and logistics challenges and harness opportunities for sustainable, inclusive and resilient supply chains. Find out more and join us. ➡️ bit.ly/gscf_2024 Follow live 21-24 May. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDJM_AuD #UNSupplyChain

Public & private sectors create synergies to bring to life the first UN Global Supply Chain Forum addressing challenges and exploring opportunities for resilience. Join them 21-24 May in Bridgetown, Barbados. 🏝️ More info at bit.ly/gscf_2024 Follow live: https://lnkd.in/eDJM_AuD #UNSupplyChain

The Panama Canal is a critical global trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and confronting low water levels, due to below-normal rainfall driven by the climate phenomenon “El Niño”. During a visit to the Panama Canal, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan will spotlight the negative impact of climate change, urging action to combat the growing threats to global trade and supply chains. Find out more: https://ow.ly/yIVv50RKL5R The secretary-general’s visit comes ahead of the first-ever United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum, to be staged by UN Trade and Development and the Government of Barbados in Bridgetown from 21 to 24 May. Follow live: https://lnkd.in/eDJM_AuD Find out more: https://ow.ly/ypBA50RKL5V

The first United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum, held in Barbados from 21 to 24 May 2024, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and experts from around the world to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities in global supply chain management. Find out more and join us. ➡️ bit.ly/gscf_2024 Follow live. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDJM_AuD #UNSupplyChain Rodolfo Sabonge UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

From expanding trade to tackling debt and climate change, stronger international cooperation is crucial more than ever to safeguarding prosperity for all in an increasingly interconnected and multipolar world. Speaking at a high-level event this week in the Indonesian city of Bandung, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Deputy Secretary-General PEDRO MANUEL MORENO renewed calls for collective efforts to fulfill the promise of globalization that leaves no one behind. The event was held as part of a series of events to mark the 60th anniversary of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). While much has evolved over the last six decades, the organization, which has 195 member states, remains a staunch advocate of developing countries on the global stage, while charting a new development course in a changing world. “Our mission is a new UNCTAD for a new world,” Mr. Moreno said. “We want to provide policy options to developing countries that can lead to more and better development outcomes, and to advocate for more justice and fairness in global fora.” Find out more: https://ow.ly/o79l50RJwwq #UNCTAD60

A matter of survival: Why small island states need resilience and prosperity. The #WeeklyTradecast looks at low-lying coastal countries and the unique threats they face from climate change with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) senior economist Mussie Delelegn. The resilience and prosperity of these countries is the focus of the United Nations’ fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States in late May. Known as SIDS, these dozens of small island states are the most vulnerable to extreme weather, rising seas and coastal erosion brought on by climate change. The human and economic costs are enormous. If climate trends continue, some of the islands could soon disappear under the waves. Listen in to senior economist Mussie Delelegn to learn how the SIDS can build their economies, protect their people and mitigate the impact of climate change. https://ow.ly/B5ra50RJtLh

UN Trade and Development chief to visit Panama Canal ahead of first Global Supply Chain Forum. During the visit set for 18 and 19 May, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan will see first-hand the increasing impacts of climate change on the Panama Canal. This exacerbates existing geopolitical challenges that are straining global trade and supply chains. Notably, these include ongoing disruptions in the Black Sea linked to the war in Ukraine, and recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The Panama Canal is a critical global trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and confronting low water levels, due to below-normal rainfall driven by the climate phenomenon “El Niño”. Earlier analysis by UN Trade and Development estimated that total transits through the canal plummeted by 49% in January and 42% by April 2024, compared to the peak in December 2021. The secretary-general’s visit comes ahead of the first-ever Global Supply Chain Forum, to be staged by UN Trade and Development and the Government of Barbados in Bridgetown from 21 to 24 May. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eGjRmKYq #UNSupplyChain

The least developed countries (LDCs) were severely affected by a challenging aid landscape. In 2022, aid flows to LDCs declined by 4%, falling to $62 billion. This followed an 8% decrease the previous year. The drop is steeper than for other developing countries, where aid peaked in 2021 and fell by 2% the following year. As a result, least developed countries’ share of global Official Development Assistance (ODA) decreased to 22% in 2022, the lowest share in over a decade. Full story: https://ow.ly/gbJc50RAPbj

With eyes set on carbon neutrality by 2050 in Indonesia 🇮🇩, the two-day workshop on Greening Industrial and Financial Policy for Economic Transformation couldn't be more vital. Celebrating 60 years of progress of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), together with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Perbanas Institute, we are discussing green industrial transformation in the Global South. #UNCTAD60 To accelerate green transition, United Nations in Indonesia has partnered with the Government and stakeholders through various projects, ranging from UNIDO Indonesia’s partnership with industrial parks, UNDP Indonesia’s initiatives on green & blue financing, and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) supporting sustainable finance through the principle of responsible banking. Indonesia’s forward-looking pathway is a model for #ASEAN and the wider region.

The UN SDG Action Campaign has launched the call for applications for the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards open until 17 June 2024. Are you leading an initiative that drives positive change and contributes to the achievement of the #SDGs? Do you know a changemaker or an organization making strides toward a more inclusive, sustainable and peaceful future? The 2024 UN #SDGAwards is looking for you! To apply, visit bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards. Applications close on Monday, 17 June 2024, at 23:59 EST. Don't miss the chance to be part of the movement driving change for a better world. --- United Nations | UNDP | Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) | Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale | Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana